NotebookLM: Gemini 3, Export & Data Tables
- Gemini 3 is integrated into NotebookLM for everyone
- Export Study Guides, Briefing Docs, or saved Notes to Google Docs or Sheets (if they contain tables)
- Data Table helps you to categorise scattered data and insights into structured tables, first available for AI Pro and Ultra users, coming soon to everyone in a few weeks
#Apps #NotebookLM @PixelHubUpdates
- Gemini 3 is integrated into NotebookLM for everyone
- Export Study Guides, Briefing Docs, or saved Notes to Google Docs or Sheets (if they contain tables)
- Data Table helps you to categorise scattered data and insights into structured tables, first available for AI Pro and Ultra users, coming soon to everyone in a few weeks
#Apps #NotebookLM @PixelHubUpdates
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December 22, 2025
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1
- Build ID: CP11.251114.007, CP11.251114.004.A2 (Pixel 7a)
- December 2025 Security Patch
- Play Services: 25.41.31
- Fixed a change that caused some apps to crash on startup.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP11.251114.007, CP11.251114.004.A2 (Pixel 7a)
- December 2025 Security Patch
- Play Services: 25.41.31
- Fixed a change that caused some apps to crash on startup.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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December 24, 2025
Google One 2026 50% discount offer
- Google is offering hefty limited time discount for Google One annual plans worldwide, only for new subscribers.
- Basic (100 GB): $9.99
- Premium (2 TB): $49.99
- Google AI Pro (2 TB): $99.99
#One @PixelHubUpdates
- Google is offering hefty limited time discount for Google One annual plans worldwide, only for new subscribers.
- Basic (100 GB): $9.99
- Premium (2 TB): $49.99
- Google AI Pro (2 TB): $99.99
#One @PixelHubUpdates
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December 24, 2025
Google to allow changing email address for your account
Eligibility
- Soon users will be able to "change" your email address (username) on the same Google account.
- This is available for account with email address that ends in
- You can check whether the change has rolled out to your account by going to
- Note: The support page in English has not updated to reflect this change at the time of writing.
What happens after the change
- The old email address will be used as a recovery email.
- Email will continue to be received via the old and new email addresses.
- All the data stored in the particular account will be intact.
- Users won't be able to create another new email address for the next 12 months, but will have the option to revert back to the old email address.
- Users can continue to sign in to Google with old and new email addresses.
Limitations
- One Google account will allow up to three new creations of email addresses, and this action is not reversible.
- ChromeOS users are advised to make a complete backup first before doing so. After changing, remove and re-add the account with the new email address. Otherwise, the home directory might be empty when you sign in.
- Some of your application settings might be reset after the change.
- Old email address will still be displayed on calendar events and other content created before the email address change.
More info: Google Account Help | Check eligibility
#News #Account @PixelHubUpdates
Eligibility
- Soon users will be able to "change" your email address (username) on the same Google account.
- This is available for account with email address that ends in
@gmail.com, and the new email address will need to end in @gmail.com.- You can check whether the change has rolled out to your account by going to
Google Account > Personal Info > Email (gradually rolling out).- Note: The support page in English has not updated to reflect this change at the time of writing.
What happens after the change
- The old email address will be used as a recovery email.
- Email will continue to be received via the old and new email addresses.
- All the data stored in the particular account will be intact.
- Users won't be able to create another new email address for the next 12 months, but will have the option to revert back to the old email address.
- Users can continue to sign in to Google with old and new email addresses.
Limitations
- One Google account will allow up to three new creations of email addresses, and this action is not reversible.
- ChromeOS users are advised to make a complete backup first before doing so. After changing, remove and re-add the account with the new email address. Otherwise, the home directory might be empty when you sign in.
- Some of your application settings might be reset after the change.
- Old email address will still be displayed on calendar events and other content created before the email address change.
More info: Google Account Help | Check eligibility
#News #Account @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Change your Google Account email - Computer - Google Account Help
Your Google Account email is the address you use to sign into Google services and to identify your account to you and others. If you choose, you can change your Google Account email that ends in
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December 24, 2025
LineageOS 23.0 supports Pixel 4 series
- LineageOS now provides official builds based on Android 16 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4a.
- Out of the 34 Pixel devices (including Pixel Tablet) released since 2016, 8 of the oldest devices are still receiving LineageOS 22.2 builds (Pixel 1~3a series).
- P.S. With Google releasing both Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2 source code recently, LineageOS 23.1 and 23.2 is currently under development.
Source: LineageOS Gerrit
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
- LineageOS now provides official builds based on Android 16 for Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, and Pixel 4a.
- Out of the 34 Pixel devices (including Pixel Tablet) released since 2016, 8 of the oldest devices are still receiving LineageOS 22.2 builds (Pixel 1~3a series).
- P.S. With Google releasing both Android 16 QPR1 and QPR2 source code recently, LineageOS 23.1 and 23.2 is currently under development.
Source: LineageOS Gerrit
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
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December 28, 2025
Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
BREAKING: Google will release the source code to AOSP only 2 times a year
After previously delaying the September QPR 1 AOSP source code release by almost 2 months, Google has now announced that it will release the source code to AOSP every 6 months only i.e in Q2 and Q4.
"Effective in 2026, to align with our trunk-stable development model and ensure platform stability for the ecosystem, we will publish source code to AOSP in Q2 and Q4. For building and contributing to AOSP, we recommend utilizing android-latest-release instead of aosp-main. The aosp-latest-release manifest branch will always reference the most recent release pushed to AOSP. For more information, see Changes to AOSP.”
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After previously delaying the September QPR 1 AOSP source code release by almost 2 months, Google has now announced that it will release the source code to AOSP every 6 months only i.e in Q2 and Q4.
"Effective in 2026, to align with our trunk-stable development model and ensure platform stability for the ecosystem, we will publish source code to AOSP in Q2 and Q4. For building and contributing to AOSP, we recommend utilizing android-latest-release instead of aosp-main. The aosp-latest-release manifest branch will always reference the most recent release pushed to AOSP. For more information, see Changes to AOSP.”
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January 7
Android Canary 2601
- Build ID: ZP11.251212.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers |BetaWiki
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: ZP11.251212.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers |
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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January 8
Gmail with more Gemini integration
- Powered by the latest Gemini 3, below features are first coming to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as users in the U.S. with English, with more regions and languages support to come in the near future:
- AI Overview: Get a quick answer by asking questions in natural language about your cluttered inbox, available to AI Pto and Ultra subscribers; free for everyone in individual email thread.
- Help Me Write: Draft from scratch or polish your written content in the email; better personalisation based on data from other Google apps will be coming next month.
- Suggested Replies: An improved version of Smart Replies, offers better one-click response based on your writing style and the context of the conversation.
- Proofread: Perform advanced grammar, tone, and style checks, available to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
- AI Inbox: An individual section that gives you a brief on the things that matter to you based on the content of your inbox; first available to trusted testers and wide availability in the coming months.
- (P.S.) POP deprecation: Starting January 2026, POP support is dropped for Gmail accounts (Learn more).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gmail @PixelHubUpdates
- Powered by the latest Gemini 3, below features are first coming to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as users in the U.S. with English, with more regions and languages support to come in the near future:
- AI Overview: Get a quick answer by asking questions in natural language about your cluttered inbox, available to AI Pto and Ultra subscribers; free for everyone in individual email thread.
- Help Me Write: Draft from scratch or polish your written content in the email; better personalisation based on data from other Google apps will be coming next month.
- Suggested Replies: An improved version of Smart Replies, offers better one-click response based on your writing style and the context of the conversation.
- Proofread: Perform advanced grammar, tone, and style checks, available to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
- AI Inbox: An individual section that gives you a brief on the things that matter to you based on the content of your inbox; first available to trusted testers and wide availability in the coming months.
- (P.S.) POP deprecation: Starting January 2026, POP support is dropped for Gmail accounts (Learn more).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gmail @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Gmail is entering the Gemini era
Learn more about the next era of Gmail, now using Gemini 3 and Personal Intelligence.
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January 9
Alphabet hits $4 trillion market cap
- Google's parent company reached the $4T market cap milestone, becoming the fourth company in the world to do so.
- At the time of writing, Google ranked number two in valuation, right behind NVIDIA and ahead of Apple.
- Gemini 3 sees promising futures, with Apple announcing a partnership to bring the model into their devices via Apple Intelligence later this year.
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
- Google's parent company reached the $4T market cap milestone, becoming the fourth company in the world to do so.
- At the time of writing, Google ranked number two in valuation, right behind NVIDIA and ahead of Apple.
- Gemini 3 sees promising futures, with Apple announcing a partnership to bring the model into their devices via Apple Intelligence later this year.
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
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January 13
January 2026 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: BP4A.260105.004.E1
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Audio: Fix for noisy ringback tones experienced during Webex calls under certain conditions
- Battery & Charging [except Pixel 7a]: Fix for issue with battery draining in certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with AOD flickering under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for noisy lines flashing on the screen when editing HDR photos in the Adobe Lightroom app under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: General improvements for GPU performance in certain conditions
- Touch [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with touchscreen randomly stops working in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for an issue where deleting a Live Universe wallpaper could occasionally cause the Wallpaper and style app to become unusable until the device is rebooted
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: BP4A.260105.004.E1
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Audio: Fix for noisy ringback tones experienced during Webex calls under certain conditions
- Battery & Charging [except Pixel 7a]: Fix for issue with battery draining in certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with AOD flickering under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for noisy lines flashing on the screen when editing HDR photos in the Adobe Lightroom app under certain conditions
- Display & Graphics [Pixel 10 series]: General improvements for GPU performance in certain conditions
- Touch [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for issue with touchscreen randomly stops working in certain conditions
- User Interface: Fix for an issue where deleting a Live Universe wallpaper could occasionally cause the Wallpaper and style app to become unusable until the device is rebooted
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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January 13
Quarterly software update for the remaining two years on Pixel
If you owned an older Pixel device that is still receiving updates, you might not be surprised how Google is releasing updates inconsistently. After 6 months of observing the patterns, some are able to tell that Google might have switched to a quarterly update model, and that is actually the case here.
The change is noticeable when Google did not release builds for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro initially last July. This is also when Google started to not include all the security patches but only the critical ones monthly, with rest of the patches released quarterly.
According to the words of the support team, Pixel devices will be switching to a quarterly update cadence when the phone had about 24 months of support remaining. This explains why this month's update had excluded Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. Just like the case for security patches, Google might release builds outside of the quarterly cycle if they deemed it "critical."
In short, this means older supported Pixel devices will continue to receive Android OS upgrade and QPRs update, whichever is applicable, alongside Pixel Drop. They just won't receive monthly fixes and security patches anymore.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
If you owned an older Pixel device that is still receiving updates, you might not be surprised how Google is releasing updates inconsistently. After 6 months of observing the patterns, some are able to tell that Google might have switched to a quarterly update model, and that is actually the case here.
The change is noticeable when Google did not release builds for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro initially last July. This is also when Google started to not include all the security patches but only the critical ones monthly, with rest of the patches released quarterly.
According to the words of the support team, Pixel devices will be switching to a quarterly update cadence when the phone had about 24 months of support remaining. This explains why this month's update had excluded Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. Just like the case for security patches, Google might release builds outside of the quarterly cycle if they deemed it "critical."
In short, this means older supported Pixel devices will continue to receive Android OS upgrade and QPRs update, whichever is applicable, alongside Pixel Drop. They just won't receive monthly fixes and security patches anymore.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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January 13
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2
- Build ID: CP11.251209.007.A1, CP11.251209.007 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
- Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro gains AirDrop compatibility support (access not available yet)
Fixes:
- App drawer becomes unresponsive when scrolling
- Android Auto incorrectly logs extensive screen time, impacting battery life
- Graphical glitches and performance degradation when interacting with the notification shade in full-screen or PiP modes
- Excessive battery drain issue occurring overnight
- Battery charging limit not being respected
- Wi-Fi connection bug that causes slow internet speeds
- A crash when accessing radio information settings
- Delay and lack of feedback when switching audio outputs to speakerphone during calls
- Display flickering issue when waking the device from AOD
- Application startup issue, including Microsoft applications managed by Intune
- Broken and slow wireless charging
- System crashes that occurred when folding a foldable device with an app open
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP11.251209.007.A1, CP11.251209.007 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
- Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro gains AirDrop compatibility support (access not available yet)
Fixes:
- App drawer becomes unresponsive when scrolling
- Android Auto incorrectly logs extensive screen time, impacting battery life
- Graphical glitches and performance degradation when interacting with the notification shade in full-screen or PiP modes
- Excessive battery drain issue occurring overnight
- Battery charging limit not being respected
- Wi-Fi connection bug that causes slow internet speeds
- A crash when accessing radio information settings
- Delay and lack of feedback when switching audio outputs to speakerphone during calls
- Display flickering issue when waking the device from AOD
- Application startup issue, including Microsoft applications managed by Intune
- Broken and slow wireless charging
- System crashes that occurred when folding a foldable device with an app open
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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January 15
Gemini: Personal Intelligence & Veo 3.1 Ingredient to Video
Personal Intelligence
- Retrieve available information of yours from various services by Google and deliver them in a few taps
- Opt out of personalised conversations by regenerating responses or using temporary chats
- The experience is off by default, with the option to disable any time
- All of the data are processed within Google's data centers, with Google promising not to use them for training their Gemini models
- First available in the U.S. for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers (personal accounts only), coming to more regions and free tier soon
Gemini App usage limit (updated)
- AI Plus: 30 prompts/day (Pro); 90 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Pro: 100 prompts/day (Pro); 300 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Ultra: 500 prompts/day (Pro); 1500 prompts/day (Thinking)
Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video
- Better consistency while handling characters, backgrounds, and objects
- Generate vertical videos in 9:16 aspect ratio
- Upscale video resolution to 4K, existing 1080p option gains improvements
- The model is also available via YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app
TranslateGemma
- Open source translation models built on Gemma 3, available in 4B (mobile), 12B (laptop), and 27B (maximum fidelity) parameter sizes
- Support 55 core language pairs with high-quality performance, alongside an additional 500 language pairs
- Available on Kaggle and Hugging Face, with the option to deploy in Vertex AI
More info: Google Blog (2, 3) | Gemini Apps Help
#Apps #Gemini #Veo @PixelHubUpdates
Personal Intelligence
- Retrieve available information of yours from various services by Google and deliver them in a few taps
- Opt out of personalised conversations by regenerating responses or using temporary chats
- The experience is off by default, with the option to disable any time
- All of the data are processed within Google's data centers, with Google promising not to use them for training their Gemini models
- First available in the U.S. for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers (personal accounts only), coming to more regions and free tier soon
Gemini App usage limit (updated)
- AI Plus: 30 prompts/day (Pro); 90 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Pro: 100 prompts/day (Pro); 300 prompts/day (Thinking)
- AI Ultra: 500 prompts/day (Pro); 1500 prompts/day (Thinking)
Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video
- Better consistency while handling characters, backgrounds, and objects
- Generate vertical videos in 9:16 aspect ratio
- Upscale video resolution to 4K, existing 1080p option gains improvements
- The model is also available via YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app
TranslateGemma
- Open source translation models built on Gemma 3, available in 4B (mobile), 12B (laptop), and 27B (maximum fidelity) parameter sizes
- Support 55 core language pairs with high-quality performance, alongside an additional 500 language pairs
- Available on Kaggle and Hugging Face, with the option to deploy in Vertex AI
More info: Google Blog (2, 3) | Gemini Apps Help
#Apps #Gemini #Veo @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence
Personal Intelligence connects the Gemini app to your Google apps to provide more personalized suggestions.
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January 15
January 2026 update potentially breaks connectivity features on Pixel
- There are reports that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stop working for some Pixel owners who are on the latest January 2026 update.
- Affected models include but are not limited to Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
- One report on Issue Tracker suggests Google Play Services could be the culprit.
- Additionally, camera is reportedly not working for some Pixel 10 Pro users.
- When using Quick Share to transfer files with an Apple device on Pixel 10 series, the Wi-Fi. connection will be dropped (so far it is not resolved since its debut).
- P.S. Microsoft apps that crashed earlier in QPR3 Beta builds should now be working.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- There are reports that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stop working for some Pixel owners who are on the latest January 2026 update.
- Affected models include but are not limited to Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
- One report on Issue Tracker suggests Google Play Services could be the culprit.
- Additionally, camera is reportedly not working for some Pixel 10 Pro users.
- When using Quick Share to transfer files with an Apple device on Pixel 10 series, the Wi-Fi. connection will be dropped (so far it is not resolved since its debut).
- P.S. Microsoft apps that crashed earlier in QPR3 Beta builds should now be working.
#News #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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January 28
Android Desktop (AluminumOS) screen recording footage leak
- This was accidentally leaked via the Chromium Issue Tracker which has later turned private.
- Tested on HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-U processor; running Android 16 (ZL1A.260119.001.A1).
- Status bar allows time with seconds and date to be shown on the left side; with rest of the controls such as keyboard language, notification center, Gemini (shortcut?) icon on the right side.
- Similar interface and interactions as ChromeOS.
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
- This was accidentally leaked via the Chromium Issue Tracker which has later turned private.
- Tested on HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 Chromebook, powered by 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-U processor; running Android 16 (ZL1A.260119.001.A1).
- Status bar allows time with seconds and date to be shown on the left side; with rest of the controls such as keyboard language, notification center, Gemini (shortcut?) icon on the right side.
- Similar interface and interactions as ChromeOS.
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
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January 28
Miscellaneous Jan 2026 updates from Google
- YouTube Music syncs queue: Queue should now sync seamlessly, the last play session will be prioritised
- Personal Intelligence in AI Mode: Rolling out to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. via Labs
- Better AI Overviews for everyone: Powered by Gemini 3 and seamlessly continue the conversation (on mobile) in AI Mode
- Google AI Plus rolling out worldwide: Available for $7.99/month, 50% off limited-time offer for the first 2 months of the subscription; Google One Premium 2TB gets extra benefits that are offered in AI Plus
- Google Developer Program (GDP) for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers: $10/month Google Cloud credits for AI Pro; $100/month for AI Ultra, bundled in subscription
- Agentic Vision in Gemini 3 Flash: Capable of inspecting small details, annotating, and parse high-density tables in images with Python, available via Gemini API in AI Studio and Vertex AI
- YouTube Rewind is gone forever: All YouTube Rewind videos from 2010-2019 had just been made private after being unlisted last month.
- Gemini in Google Maps for walking and cycling: Talk to Gemini while you are on your way to somewhere safely.
- Pixel Tablet support extended: The tablet will receive guarantee updates till June 2028 (previously June 2026).
#Misc #YTMusic #Search #One #Gemini #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
- YouTube Music syncs queue: Queue should now sync seamlessly, the last play session will be prioritised
- Personal Intelligence in AI Mode: Rolling out to AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. via Labs
- Better AI Overviews for everyone: Powered by Gemini 3 and seamlessly continue the conversation (on mobile) in AI Mode
- Google AI Plus rolling out worldwide: Available for $7.99/month, 50% off limited-time offer for the first 2 months of the subscription; Google One Premium 2TB gets extra benefits that are offered in AI Plus
- Google Developer Program (GDP) for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers: $10/month Google Cloud credits for AI Pro; $100/month for AI Ultra, bundled in subscription
- Agentic Vision in Gemini 3 Flash: Capable of inspecting small details, annotating, and parse high-density tables in images with Python, available via Gemini API in AI Studio and Vertex AI
- YouTube Rewind is gone forever: All YouTube Rewind videos from 2010-2019 had just been made private after being unlisted last month.
- Gemini in Google Maps for walking and cycling: Talk to Gemini while you are on your way to somewhere safely.
- Pixel Tablet support extended: The tablet will receive guarantee updates till June 2028 (previously June 2026).
#Misc #YTMusic #Search #One #Gemini #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
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January 28
New Android Theft Protection fearures
Improvements coming to Android 16+
- A toggle for Failed Authentication Lock: Decides whether to lock the device after several incorrect authentication attempts (enabled in Android 15+ devices by default).
- Identity Check (utilize biometric authentication outside of trusted places) has been expanded to cover all services that use biometric authentication, including third-party apps.
- Lockout time has been increased after several failed attempts; identical incorrect guesses won't count towards your retry limit so you won't be locked out by mistake.
Miscellaneous
- Remote Lock let you add optional security question or challenge, so it can only be activated by the real owner, available for Android 10+ devices.
- In Brazil, Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock is enabled by default for new Android devices.
More info: Google Security Blog
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
Improvements coming to Android 16+
- A toggle for Failed Authentication Lock: Decides whether to lock the device after several incorrect authentication attempts (enabled in Android 15+ devices by default).
- Identity Check (utilize biometric authentication outside of trusted places) has been expanded to cover all services that use biometric authentication, including third-party apps.
- Lockout time has been increased after several failed attempts; identical incorrect guesses won't count towards your retry limit so you won't be locked out by mistake.
Miscellaneous
- Remote Lock let you add optional security question or challenge, so it can only be activated by the real owner, available for Android 10+ devices.
- In Brazil, Theft Detection Lock and Remote Lock is enabled by default for new Android devices.
More info: Google Security Blog
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
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January 28
Gemini in Chrome: Side panel & Auto browse
Side panel
- Access Gemini from the side panel while browsing the tab you are currently on.
- Nano Banana is integrated into the browser so you can just share your screen and enter the prompt to get the image you want (clicking on the generated image open it in a new tab).
- Connected Apps feature is also available once enabled in Gemini settings, allowing for integrations across Google products.
- Personal Intelligence can give relevant answers that is uniquely tailored to you, available in the coming months.
- These features are arriving on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.
Auto browse
- Handle multi-step chores on your behalf after prompting Gemini.
- Once activated, a glow shows up around the webpage, with the instructions listed in the sidebar.
- Tasks like masking a purchase or posting on social media require your explicit confirmation.
- Available as preview for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Side panel
- Access Gemini from the side panel while browsing the tab you are currently on.
- Nano Banana is integrated into the browser so you can just share your screen and enter the prompt to get the image you want (clicking on the generated image open it in a new tab).
- Connected Apps feature is also available once enabled in Gemini settings, allowing for integrations across Google products.
- Personal Intelligence can give relevant answers that is uniquely tailored to you, available in the coming months.
- These features are arriving on Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS.
Auto browse
- Handle multi-step chores on your behalf after prompting Gemini.
- Once activated, a glow shows up around the webpage, with the instructions listed in the sidebar.
- Tasks like masking a purchase or posting on social media require your explicit confirmation.
- Available as preview for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
The new era of browsing: Putting Gemini to work in Chrome
Learn more about new agentic capabilities coming to Chrome, powered by Gemini 3.
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January 29
Android Distribution Usage as of December 2025
Android 16: 7.5%
Android 15: 19.3%
Android 14: 17.2%
Android 13: 13.9%
Android 12: 11.4%
Android 11: 13.7%
Android 10: 7.8%
Android 9 / Pie: 4.5%
Android 8.1 / Oreo: 2.3%
Android 8 / Oreo: 0.8%
Android 7.1 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 7 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 6 / Marshmallow: 0.4%
Android 5.1 / Lollipop: 0.3%
Android 5 / Lollipop: 0.1%
Source: 9To5Google
#News #Android @PixelHubUpdates
Android 16: 7.5%
Android 15: 19.3%
Android 14: 17.2%
Android 13: 13.9%
Android 12: 11.4%
Android 11: 13.7%
Android 10: 7.8%
Android 9 / Pie: 4.5%
Android 8.1 / Oreo: 2.3%
Android 8 / Oreo: 0.8%
Android 7.1 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 7 / Nougat: 0.4%
Android 6 / Marshmallow: 0.4%
Android 5.1 / Lollipop: 0.3%
Android 5 / Lollipop: 0.1%
Source: 9To5Google
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January 31
February 2026 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: BP4A.260205.001, BP4A.260205.002 (Pixel 9 series)
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Zero bug fixes, only one security patch related to VPU Driver is listed under Pixel Security Bulletin with high severity (CVE-2026-0106)
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: BP4A.260205.001, BP4A.260205.002 (Pixel 9 series)
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro
- Zero bug fixes, only one security patch related to VPU Driver is listed under Pixel Security Bulletin with high severity (CVE-2026-0106)
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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February 4
Alphabet's Q4 2025 earnings
- Q4 2025: $113.83B (up by $17.36B compared with Q4 2024: $96.47B)
- 750M+ monthly active users on Gemini App
- 325M+ paid consumer subscriptions
More info: Google Blog
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
- Q4 2025: $113.83B (up by $17.36B compared with Q4 2024: $96.47B)
- 750M+ monthly active users on Gemini App
- 325M+ paid consumer subscriptions
More info: Google Blog
#News #Alphabet @PixelHubUpdates
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February 5
Pixel 10a announced: Pre-order starting February 18 in Google Store
#Pixel #Pixel10a @PixelHubUpdates
#Pixel #Pixel10a @PixelHubUpdates
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February 5
LineageOS 23.2 for Pixel 4 and newer devices
- LineageOS 23.2 based on Android 16 QPR2 is officially released; 146 (+1 from 22.2) devices previously on 23.0 are promoted.
- Among the devices are Pixel devices from Pixel 4 to Pixel 9 series, alongside Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
- Eligible devices running 23.0 official builds will receive an OTA update as soon as it is available.
- With AOSP source code dropping every six months, LineageOS will only release a new point release every six months.
What's New
- Material 3 Expressive that was previously absent in 23.0, and all other goodies that were added in QPR1 and QPR2.
- The Updater app will be receiving a completely redesigned UI, improved update management, delightful animations and various bugs fixed.
- Additionally, Twelve (Music) and ExactCalculator also receive Material 3 Expressive UI design; other apps will be receiving it in the near future (specifically DeskClock).
More info: LineageOS
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
- LineageOS 23.2 based on Android 16 QPR2 is officially released; 146 (+1 from 22.2) devices previously on 23.0 are promoted.
- Among the devices are Pixel devices from Pixel 4 to Pixel 9 series, alongside Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
- Eligible devices running 23.0 official builds will receive an OTA update as soon as it is available.
- With AOSP source code dropping every six months, LineageOS will only release a new point release every six months.
What's New
- Material 3 Expressive that was previously absent in 23.0, and all other goodies that were added in QPR1 and QPR2.
- The Updater app will be receiving a completely redesigned UI, improved update management, delightful animations and various bugs fixed.
- Additionally, Twelve (Music) and ExactCalculator also receive Material 3 Expressive UI design; other apps will be receiving it in the near future (specifically DeskClock).
More info: LineageOS
#News #LineageOS @PixelHubUpdates
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February 8
Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
Lyrics in YouTube Music may require a Premium subscription
Google is experimenting with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall aka YouTube Premium Subscription.
Basically, YouTube music will only let you see the lyrics of the song "partially".
Users get only 5 free lyrics before they have to subscribe. When that happens, you’ll only see the first few lines, with everything else blurred and unscrollable.
Google told Ars Technica that no final decisions have been made about this feature, and the number of free lyric views will vary across the test. However, this "testing" has expanded considerably in recent days and lot of users are seeing the lyrics being paywalled now.
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Google is experimenting with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall aka YouTube Premium Subscription.
Basically, YouTube music will only let you see the lyrics of the song "partially".
Users get only 5 free lyrics before they have to subscribe. When that happens, you’ll only see the first few lines, with everything else blurred and unscrollable.
Google told Ars Technica that no final decisions have been made about this feature, and the number of free lyric views will vary across the test. However, this "testing" has expanded considerably in recent days and lot of users are seeing the lyrics being paywalled now.
We are running an experiment with a small percentage of ad-supported users that may impact their ability to access the lyrics feature repeatedly. We often run experiments on YouTube Music to better inform our decisions around feature improvements. The majority of our global users will not see any changes to the lyrics feature.
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February 10
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1
- Build ID: CP11.251209.009.A1, CP11.251209.009 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP11.251209.009.A1, CP11.251209.009 (Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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February 11
Android 17 Beta 1 announced
- Google has announced Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon.
- If you want to receive Android 16 QPR3 stable release without wiping your data, you need to opt-out your devices from the Beta program, ignore the downgrade OTA update, and wait for the public release.
- Rest of the devices will automatically receive Android 17 Beta 1 once available and will only be able to opt-out without a data wipe until June 2026, the estimated time for Android 17 stable release.
Source: Reddit
#News #Android @PixelHubUpdates
- Google has announced Android 17 Beta 1 is coming soon.
- If you want to receive Android 16 QPR3 stable release without wiping your data, you need to opt-out your devices from the Beta program, ignore the downgrade OTA update, and wait for the public release.
- Rest of the devices will automatically receive Android 17 Beta 1 once available and will only be able to opt-out without a data wipe until June 2026, the estimated time for Android 17 stable release.
Source: Reddit
#News #Android @PixelHubUpdates
Reddit
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Explore this post and more from the android_beta community
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February 11
Gmail for Android now lets you create labels
- Google finally adds a simple menu option which let you create labels on the go on the Android app.
- However, color customisation is still not possible within it.
- To edit or delete a specific label, head over to Settings > Gmail address > Notifications > Manage labels.
- Note: This feature is rolling out via server side.
#Apps #Gmail @PixelHubUpdates
- Google finally adds a simple menu option which let you create labels on the go on the Android app.
- However, color customisation is still not possible within it.
- To edit or delete a specific label, head over to Settings > Gmail address > Notifications > Manage labels.
- Note: This feature is rolling out via server side.
#Apps #Gmail @PixelHubUpdates
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February 12
Gemini 3 Deep Think: Advancing science, research and engineering
- Better performance and reasonings while dealing with maths and programming problems.
- Excels in scientific domains such as chemistry and physics.
- Capable of handling engineering tasks.
- Available for Google AI Ultra subscribers and select researchers, engineers and enterprises via Gemini API (early access).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- Better performance and reasonings while dealing with maths and programming problems.
- Excels in scientific domains such as chemistry and physics.
- Capable of handling engineering tasks.
- Available for Google AI Ultra subscribers and select researchers, engineers and enterprises via Gemini API (early access).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Gemini 3 Deep Think: Advancing science, research and engineering
We’re releasing a major upgrade to Gemini 3 Deep Think, our specialized reasoning mode.
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February 13
Google Pixel 10a official renders leak
- Colors (left to right): Berry, Fog, Lavender, Obsidian
- Box will include a USB- 2.0 cable (C-to-C), alongside a SIM tool.
Source: evleaks
#Pixel #Pixel10a @PixelHubUpdates
- Colors (left to right): Berry, Fog, Lavender, Obsidian
- Box will include a USB- 2.0 cable (C-to-C), alongside a SIM tool.
Source: evleaks
#Pixel #Pixel10a @PixelHubUpdates
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February 13
Android Canary 2602
- Build ID: ZP11.260123.011
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers |BetaWiki
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: ZP11.260123.011
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers |
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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February 13
Android 17 Beta 1
- Build ID: CP21.260116.011.B1, CP21.260116.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
What's New
- Mandatory Large Screen Adaptivity: Apps running on large screens can no longer opt-out of resizing or orientation changes.
- Optimized Configuration Changes: No longer restarts Activities by default for specific configuration changes.
- Notification Restrictions: Strict size limits enforced on custom notification views to reduce memory usage.
- Dynamic Session Updates (Camera): Switch between use cases (e.g., Photo to Video) without closing the session or causing glitches.
- Constant Quality for Video Recording: Configure a constant quality (CQ) mode for video encoders.
- Background Audio Hardening: Audio playback, focus requests, and volume changes initiate silently (fail) if the app is not in a valid lifecycle state.
- VVC Support: Added platform support for Versatile Video Coding (H.266).
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP21.260116.011.B1, CP21.260116.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- January 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.47.33
What's New
- Mandatory Large Screen Adaptivity: Apps running on large screens can no longer opt-out of resizing or orientation changes.
- Optimized Configuration Changes: No longer restarts Activities by default for specific configuration changes.
- Notification Restrictions: Strict size limits enforced on custom notification views to reduce memory usage.
- Dynamic Session Updates (Camera): Switch between use cases (e.g., Photo to Video) without closing the session or causing glitches.
- Constant Quality for Video Recording: Configure a constant quality (CQ) mode for video encoders.
- Background Audio Hardening: Audio playback, focus requests, and volume changes initiate silently (fail) if the app is not in a valid lifecycle state.
- VVC Support: Added platform support for Versatile Video Coding (H.266).
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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February 14
Android 17 introduces Handoff
- A new feature and API that provides cross-device continuity for apps.
- Allows app activity on one Android device to be "transferred over" to another Android device.
- Runs in the background and surfaces available activities from the user's other nearby devices through launcher and taskbar.
- Capable of launching the app installed on the receiving device if available or open in browser as a fallback.
- P.S. This feature will requires developers to implement into their apps in order for it to work.
More info: Android Developers
#Android #A17 @PixelHubUpdates
- A new feature and API that provides cross-device continuity for apps.
- Allows app activity on one Android device to be "transferred over" to another Android device.
- Runs in the background and surfaces available activities from the user's other nearby devices through launcher and taskbar.
- Capable of launching the app installed on the receiving device if available or open in browser as a fallback.
- P.S. This feature will requires developers to implement into their apps in order for it to work.
More info: Android Developers
#Android #A17 @PixelHubUpdates
Android Developers
Features and APIs | Android Developers
Learn about the new features and APIs for developers in Android 17.
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February 14
AirDrop compatibility for Pixel 9 series with Quick Share
- Google has announced that this feature will be arriving to all users with Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the next few days.
- ICYDK: AirDrop compatibility will be coming to other Android devices via Quick Share in the near future.
Source: Made By Google
#News #Pixel9 @PixelHubUpdates
- Google has announced that this feature will be arriving to all users with Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the next few days.
- ICYDK: AirDrop compatibility will be coming to other Android devices via Quick Share in the near future.
Source: Made By Google
#News #Pixel9 @PixelHubUpdates
X (formerly Twitter)
Made by Google (@madebygoogle) on X
Exciting News🎉 Starting today, we are bringing Quick Share compatibility with AirDrop to the Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold! The feature will roll out over the next few days.
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February 19
Google Pixel 10a
- 6.3-inch (60-120 Hz) Actua Display
- 8 GB RAM + 128/256 GB Storage
- Tensor G4 + Titan M2
- 5100mAh Li-Po battery
- 48 MP wide, f/1.7, 1/2', OIS (8x zoom)
- 13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.1"
- 13 MP selfie, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.1"
- Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 6.0 + USB Type-C 3.2
- 10W Qi wireless charging
- 7 years of OS & security updates
- Color: Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
- Price: $499 (128 GB), $599 (256 GB)
#Pixel #Pixel10a @PixelHubUpdates
- 6.3-inch (60-120 Hz) Actua Display
- 8 GB RAM + 128/256 GB Storage
- Tensor G4 + Titan M2
- 5100mAh Li-Po battery
- 48 MP wide, f/1.7, 1/2', OIS (8x zoom)
- 13 MP ultrawide, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.1"
- 13 MP selfie, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.1"
- Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 6.0 + USB Type-C 3.2
- 10W Qi wireless charging
- 7 years of OS & security updates
- Color: Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian
- Price: $499 (128 GB), $599 (256 GB)
#Pixel #Pixel10a @PixelHubUpdates
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February 19
Lyria 3
- A generative music model from Google DeepMind.
- Generate music on the go with just prompt, no lyrics required.
- Control the style, vocals and tempo for the music, helping you to create more realistic and musically complex tracks.
- Currently it will create 30-second tracks with custom cover art powered by Nano Banana.
- SynthID check is also added which tells you whether the file is generated using AI tools from Google.
Availability
- Now available as beta in the Gemini app for users over the age of 18 on desktop, mobile access to be available in the next few days.
- Accessible by creators in YouTube’s Dream Track, which can help to enhance the quality of unique audio tracks.
- Supported languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese (more languages coming soon).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- A generative music model from Google DeepMind.
- Generate music on the go with just prompt, no lyrics required.
- Control the style, vocals and tempo for the music, helping you to create more realistic and musically complex tracks.
- Currently it will create 30-second tracks with custom cover art powered by Nano Banana.
- SynthID check is also added which tells you whether the file is generated using AI tools from Google.
Availability
- Now available as beta in the Gemini app for users over the age of 18 on desktop, mobile access to be available in the next few days.
- Accessible by creators in YouTube’s Dream Track, which can help to enhance the quality of unique audio tracks.
- Supported languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean and Portuguese (more languages coming soon).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
A new way to express yourself: Gemini can now create music
Lyria 3 is now available in the Gemini app. Create custom, high-quality 30-second tracks from text and images.
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February 20
Gemini 3.1 Pro
- Enhance complex task processing and core inference capabilities, capable of solving new logic patterns.
- Now available in Gemini App, NotebookLM for AI Pro and AI Ultra users, Vertex AI, and Gemini Enterprise.
- Preview access in Google AI Studio, Gemini CLI,, Google Antigravity and Android Studio.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- Enhance complex task processing and core inference capabilities, capable of solving new logic patterns.
- Now available in Gemini App, NotebookLM for AI Pro and AI Ultra users, Vertex AI, and Gemini Enterprise.
- Preview access in Google AI Studio, Gemini CLI,, Google Antigravity and Android Studio.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Gemini 3.1 Pro: A smarter model for your most complex tasks
3.1 Pro is designed for tasks where a simple answer isn’t enough.
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February 20
Chrome: Split View, PDF annotation and Drive upload
- Split view: Multitask between two tabs at the same time in one window.
- PDF annotation: Add, highlight, edit PDFs right in the browser, with multiple sizes and colours available
- Save to Google Drive: Upload PDFs right into your Drive with a click of a button (all files are located in a folder named Saved from Chrome).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates
- Split view: Multitask between two tabs at the same time in one window.
- PDF annotation: Add, highlight, edit PDFs right in the browser, with multiple sizes and colours available
- Save to Google Drive: Upload PDFs right into your Drive with a click of a button (all files are located in a folder named Saved from Chrome).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates
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February 20
Forwarded from Mystic Leaks
Security just got... Epic? 🔓👀
We've already leaked some details about the Tensor G6 (Malibu) and its connectivity upgrades, but it seems like Google isn't stopping there.
As another great addition to Malibu's enhancements, we have found what appears to be the next generation of Google's security chip: the Titan M3 - codenamed "Google Epic", with firmware-name "longjing"
While it's impossible to assert the actual differences with Titan M2, we can expect some significant architectural improvements, as well as more advanced security features.
This would effectively allow Google Titan to step up its game and compete with the latest iterations of its most direct competitor in the mobile industry, Apple SEP.
What do you think? Will it be an Epic fail or an actually great upgrade? Comment down below!
We've already leaked some details about the Tensor G6 (Malibu) and its connectivity upgrades, but it seems like Google isn't stopping there.
As another great addition to Malibu's enhancements, we have found what appears to be the next generation of Google's security chip: the Titan M3 - codenamed "Google Epic", with firmware-name "longjing"
While it's impossible to assert the actual differences with Titan M2, we can expect some significant architectural improvements, as well as more advanced security features.
This would effectively allow Google Titan to step up its game and compete with the latest iterations of its most direct competitor in the mobile industry, Apple SEP.
What do you think? Will it be an Epic fail or an actually great upgrade? Comment down below!
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February 20
Google Maps fixed limited view issue for signed out users
- Earlier when you are browsing Google Maps or searching places on Google without an account, you can't check information such as popular time, reviews, photos, menus, etc.
- At the time of writing, it seems that Google has fixed this issue and did not intent for it to happen.
#News #Maps @PixelHubUpdates
- Earlier when you are browsing Google Maps or searching places on Google without an account, you can't check information such as popular time, reviews, photos, menus, etc.
- At the time of writing, it seems that Google has fixed this issue and did not intent for it to happen.
#News #Maps @PixelHubUpdates
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February 20
YouTube Premium Lite: Play videos in background and offline
- Alongside ad-free videos, you will soon be able to play videos in background and download them to watch offline.
- The perk will be rolling out starting today and become widely available in the coming weeks.
#News #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
- Alongside ad-free videos, you will soon be able to play videos in background and download them to watch offline.
- The perk will be rolling out starting today and become widely available in the coming weeks.
#News #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
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February 25
Circle to Search: Find multiple objects in an image
- Instead of circling one item at a time, circling multiple items should give you relevant results for all the identified items in one go.
- "Try on" (for clothings) is also now accessible from here.
- This experience is possible with the help of Gemini 3's agentic planning.
- These improvements are first rolling out to Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 series.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Search @PixelHubUpdates
- Instead of circling one item at a time, circling multiple items should give you relevant results for all the identified items in one go.
- "Try on" (for clothings) is also now accessible from here.
- This experience is possible with the help of Gemini 3's agentic planning.
- These improvements are first rolling out to Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 series.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Search @PixelHubUpdates
Google
See the whole picture and find the look with Circle to Search
We’ve updated Circle to Search so you can now explore multiple items in a single image.
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February 26
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Gemini can help to complete multi-step tasks on Android in the background
- When requested. Gemini automates the task in a secure, virtual window, with no access to other parts of your device.
- You can monitor the actions in live by tapping on the notification and intercept it if needed, or leave it in the background and do other things.
- First available as beta for select apps in the US and Korea, compatible with Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, alongside the Galaxy S26 series.
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
- When requested. Gemini automates the task in a secure, virtual window, with no access to other parts of your device.
- You can monitor the actions in live by tapping on the notification and intercept it if needed, or leave it in the background and do other things.
- First available as beta for select apps in the US and Korea, compatible with Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, alongside the Galaxy S26 series.
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
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February 26
Android 17 Beta 2
- Build ID: CP21.260206.011, CP21.260206.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- February 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.49.33
What's New
- Bubbles: Users can now bubble any app by long-pressing launcher icons.
- EyeDropper API: A new system API allows apps to capture pixel colors from anywhere on the display without requiring screen capture permissions.
- Cross-device Handoff: The new Handoff API enables state resumption across devices (e.g., phone to tablet) via CompanionDeviceManager.
- Local Network Access: Android 17 introduces the
- Time Zone Broadcast: A new intent,
- SMS OTP Protection: Delays programmatic access to OTP messages by three hours for most apps.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP21.260206.011, CP21.260206.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- February 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.49.33
What's New
- Bubbles: Users can now bubble any app by long-pressing launcher icons.
- EyeDropper API: A new system API allows apps to capture pixel colors from anywhere on the display without requiring screen capture permissions.
- Cross-device Handoff: The new Handoff API enables state resumption across devices (e.g., phone to tablet) via CompanionDeviceManager.
- Local Network Access: Android 17 introduces the
ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK permission (part of the NEARBY_DEVICES group) to protect LAN communication.- Time Zone Broadcast: A new intent,
ACTION_TIMEZONE_OFFSET_CHANGED, triggers specifically on offset changes like DST transitions.- SMS OTP Protection: Delays programmatic access to OTP messages by three hours for most apps.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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February 27
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)
- Offering high-speed intelligence from Pro to the Flash series, including advanced world knowledge, and precision text rendering and translation.
- Maintain resemblance of up to five characters and the fidelity of up to 14 objects in a single workflow.
- Generate images in various aspect ratios and resolutions ranging from 512px to 4K.
- Enhanced instruction following that follows complex requests, alongside with visual fidelity upgrade while maintaining the generation speed.
- Available in the Gemini app, Search (AI Mode and Lens), AI Studio, Gemini API, Google Antigravity, Vertex AI, and Gemini CLI.
- SynthID is interoperable with C2PA Content Credentials, with C2Pa verification coming soon to the Gemini app.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- Offering high-speed intelligence from Pro to the Flash series, including advanced world knowledge, and precision text rendering and translation.
- Maintain resemblance of up to five characters and the fidelity of up to 14 objects in a single workflow.
- Generate images in various aspect ratios and resolutions ranging from 512px to 4K.
- Enhanced instruction following that follows complex requests, alongside with visual fidelity upgrade while maintaining the generation speed.
- Available in the Gemini app, Search (AI Mode and Lens), AI Studio, Gemini API, Google Antigravity, Vertex AI, and Gemini CLI.
- SynthID is interoperable with C2PA Content Credentials, with C2Pa verification coming soon to the Gemini app.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed
Our latest image generation model offers advanced world knowledge, production-ready specs, subject consistency and more, all at Flash speed.
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February 27
March 2026 Android 16 (QPR3) Pixel Update
- Build ID:CP1A.260305.016
Audio
- Fix for a delay in displaying the speaker icon when adjusting audio settings
Fix for issue occasionally causing audio crashes
- Camera [Pixel 9 & 10 series]: Fix for an issue that caused the camera service to crash, improving overall camera stability
Camera
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue that caused the camera service to crash, improving overall camera stability
Display & Graphics
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue causing system crashes and impacting overall Android stability
- [Pixel 10 series] Fix for device screen freezing that occasionally renders the phone unusable
- [Pixel 10 series] Fix for issues causing occasional fuzzy or incorrect display behavior
- Fix for the issue where the background blur briefly disappeared in the All Apps screen during search
- [Pixel 10 series] Improvement for Pixel 10 GPU performance by optimizing the OpenCL driver to reduce overhead and increase benchmark scores
Framework-
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue that could cause the UI to freeze in certain conditions
- Fix for an issue that could cause a temporary freeze or unresponsiveness related to background processing of Android intelligence features
- Fix for an issue that could cause the device to crash when certain services start up
- [Pixel 10 series] Fix for issues where the device incorrectly reported battery status (e.g., abnormal temperature or missing battery), particularly when using a wireless charger
Telephony
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for unexpected device instability that could cause temporary loss of cellular service
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
User Interface
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue that could cause an application to get stuck after quickly using recent apps and navigating home
- Fix for the delay experienced when opening the audio output selector after playing music in the background
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID:CP1A.260305.016
Audio
- Fix for a delay in displaying the speaker icon when adjusting audio settings
Fix for issue occasionally causing audio crashes
- Camera [Pixel 9 & 10 series]: Fix for an issue that caused the camera service to crash, improving overall camera stability
Camera
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue that caused the camera service to crash, improving overall camera stability
Display & Graphics
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue causing system crashes and impacting overall Android stability
- [Pixel 10 series] Fix for device screen freezing that occasionally renders the phone unusable
- [Pixel 10 series] Fix for issues causing occasional fuzzy or incorrect display behavior
- Fix for the issue where the background blur briefly disappeared in the All Apps screen during search
- [Pixel 10 series] Improvement for Pixel 10 GPU performance by optimizing the OpenCL driver to reduce overhead and increase benchmark scores
Framework-
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue that could cause the UI to freeze in certain conditions
- Fix for an issue that could cause a temporary freeze or unresponsiveness related to background processing of Android intelligence features
- Fix for an issue that could cause the device to crash when certain services start up
- [Pixel 10 series] Fix for issues where the device incorrectly reported battery status (e.g., abnormal temperature or missing battery), particularly when using a wireless charger
Telephony
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for unexpected device instability that could cause temporary loss of cellular service
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] General improvements for network connection stability and performance in certain conditions
User Interface
- [Pixel 9 & 10 series] Fix for an issue that could cause an application to get stuck after quickly using recent apps and navigating home
- Fix for the delay experienced when opening the audio output selector after playing music in the background
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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March 4
March 2026 WearOS 6.1 Pixel Watch Update
- Build ID: CP1A.260305.014.W2, CP1A.260305.014.W4 (LTE)
- Express pay: Pay by touching the reader using your watch, no further actions needed
- Find Hub: Easily find and locate your devices
- Earthquake Alerts: Standalone notification will be sent to your watch if your phone is not paired
- One-handed gestures: Previously for Pixel Watch 4, now on Pixel Watch 3
- SOS Satellite Communications: Available in select regions in Europe, Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii
- Phone left behind reminders: Get notified if you accidentally left your phone behind (this feature is off by default, available for Pixel 8+).
- Lock phone upon disconnect: Automatically lock your Pixel phone when it disconnects with your watch (available for Pixel 8+).
- Mobile trusted location: Speed up identity checks if you owned Pixel Watch 3+ and Pixel 8 Pro+ (excluding A-series devices).
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Watch Community | Wear OS Security Bulletin | Pixel Watch Security Bulletin
#Updates #W6 #Watch @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP1A.260305.014.W2, CP1A.260305.014.W4 (LTE)
- Express pay: Pay by touching the reader using your watch, no further actions needed
- Find Hub: Easily find and locate your devices
- Earthquake Alerts: Standalone notification will be sent to your watch if your phone is not paired
- One-handed gestures: Previously for Pixel Watch 4, now on Pixel Watch 3
- SOS Satellite Communications: Available in select regions in Europe, Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii
- Phone left behind reminders: Get notified if you accidentally left your phone behind (this feature is off by default, available for Pixel 8+).
- Lock phone upon disconnect: Automatically lock your Pixel phone when it disconnects with your watch (available for Pixel 8+).
- Mobile trusted location: Speed up identity checks if you owned Pixel Watch 3+ and Pixel 8 Pro+ (excluding A-series devices).
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Watch Community | Wear OS Security Bulletin | Pixel Watch Security Bulletin
#Updates #W6 #Watch @PixelHubUpdates
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March 4
March 2026 Pixel Drop
New
- Desktop mode [8+]: Be more productive when you connect your Pixel to an external monitor with USB-C, , which enables a multi-window desktop mode
- Desktop windowing on tablet [Tablet]: Arrange and resize windows on your tablet, just like on a desktop
- Now Playing app: A brand new interface for all identified songs
- Gemini automation [10+ excl. 10a]: Automate tasks with the power of Gemini, with the ability to intercept its actions or leave it in the background to do its job
- Custom Icons: Customise your homepage with Scribbles, Cookies, Easel, Treasure, and Stardust
- Comfort view [10+ excl. 10a]: Reduce visual stimulation from very bright or saturated colors
Updated
- Find the look and Try it on with Circle to Search [10+ excl. 10a]: Identify multiple objects and try on some of the clothings virtually from your phone
- At a Glance updates: Get information related to your "Commute", "Sport scores" that you are interested to keep track of , and "Finance" for stocks related thing
- Magic Cue [10+ excl. 10a]: Get restaurant recommendations while you are having a conversation
- Theme packs: A new set of SpongeBob SquarePants seasonal theme packs, available until May 1, 2026
Expansion
- Guided frame: Provides descriptive audio and haptic feedback through your viewfinder, available in more languages and works offline for Pixel 10 series (excl. 10a)
- Connected Cameras: Supports new external cameras, applications, and Pixel devices via USB cable
- Journal app AI features [9+]: Features such as Reflection, Revisit Topics, and Mood ID are arriving to the Pixel 9 series
- Scam Detection [9+ excl. 9a & 10a]: Available in France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Germany, and Japan
- Call Notes [10+ excl. 10a]: Available in India
- Notification summaries [9+ excl. 9a & 10a]: Available in Japanese
More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
#Updates #A16 #Pixel #Drop @PixelHubUpdates
New
- Desktop mode [8+]: Be more productive when you connect your Pixel to an external monitor with USB-C, , which enables a multi-window desktop mode
- Desktop windowing on tablet [Tablet]: Arrange and resize windows on your tablet, just like on a desktop
- Now Playing app: A brand new interface for all identified songs
- Gemini automation [10+ excl. 10a]: Automate tasks with the power of Gemini, with the ability to intercept its actions or leave it in the background to do its job
- Custom Icons: Customise your homepage with Scribbles, Cookies, Easel, Treasure, and Stardust
- Comfort view [10+ excl. 10a]: Reduce visual stimulation from very bright or saturated colors
Updated
- Find the look and Try it on with Circle to Search [10+ excl. 10a]: Identify multiple objects and try on some of the clothings virtually from your phone
- At a Glance updates: Get information related to your "Commute", "Sport scores" that you are interested to keep track of , and "Finance" for stocks related thing
- Magic Cue [10+ excl. 10a]: Get restaurant recommendations while you are having a conversation
- Theme packs: A new set of SpongeBob SquarePants seasonal theme packs, available until May 1, 2026
Expansion
- Guided frame: Provides descriptive audio and haptic feedback through your viewfinder, available in more languages and works offline for Pixel 10 series (excl. 10a)
- Connected Cameras: Supports new external cameras, applications, and Pixel devices via USB cable
- Journal app AI features [9+]: Features such as Reflection, Revisit Topics, and Mood ID are arriving to the Pixel 9 series
- Scam Detection [9+ excl. 9a & 10a]: Available in France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Germany, and Japan
- Call Notes [10+ excl. 10a]: Available in India
- Notification summaries [9+ excl. 9a & 10a]: Available in Japanese
More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
#Updates #A16 #Pixel #Drop @PixelHubUpdates
Google
March Pixel Drop: New personalization and AI tools
March Pixel Drop is here with new ways to use Circle to Search, safety features on Watch, dining suggestions from Magic Cue and more!
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March 4
Chrome to shift to a two-week release cycle
- The change will be effective starting September 2026, around the stable release of Chrome 153.
- All supported platforms and the beta channels are affected; Dev and Canary channels are not affected from this change.
- Google said this move will minimize disruption and simplify post-release debugging with a smaller scope.
- Extended Stable will continue with its existing eight-week cycle.
#News #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates
- The change will be effective starting September 2026, around the stable release of Chrome 153.
- All supported platforms and the beta channels are affected; Dev and Canary channels are not affected from this change.
- Google said this move will minimize disruption and simplify post-release debugging with a smaller scope.
- Extended Stable will continue with its existing eight-week cycle.
#News #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates
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March 4
March 2026 Android Update
Find your lost luggage with Find Hub
- If you have added a tracker that is compatible with the Find Hub network, you can share its location with participating airlines.
- You are in control whether to continue or stop sharing its location at any time.
- Airlines that accept Find Hub locations to recover baggage includes Ajet, Air India, China Airlines, the Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Swiss International Airlines), Saudia Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines (with more to come in the near future).
Miscellaneous
- Real-tine location in Google Messages: You can also share location with people you trust directly in Google Messages, powered by Find Hub
- Custom Calling Cards: Previously on Pixel, Phone by Google now lets you create your own calling cards and share it with everyone or your saved contacts.
- Google Play Shorts
- Teacher-Approved Games on Android Auto
- More Emoji Kitchen Combos
More info: Google Blog (2)
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
Find your lost luggage with Find Hub
- If you have added a tracker that is compatible with the Find Hub network, you can share its location with participating airlines.
- You are in control whether to continue or stop sharing its location at any time.
- Airlines that accept Find Hub locations to recover baggage includes Ajet, Air India, China Airlines, the Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Swiss International Airlines), Saudia Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines (with more to come in the near future).
Miscellaneous
- Real-tine location in Google Messages: You can also share location with people you trust directly in Google Messages, powered by Find Hub
- Custom Calling Cards: Previously on Pixel, Phone by Google now lets you create your own calling cards and share it with everyone or your saved contacts.
- Google Play Shorts
- Teacher-Approved Games on Android Auto
- More Emoji Kitchen Combos
More info: Google Blog (2)
#Android @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Help find your lost luggage with Google’s Find Hub
Find your lost luggage faster. A new Find Hub network feature lets you securely share an item's live location with airlines.
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March 4
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
- The fastest and most cost-efficient Gemini 3 series model.
- 2.5X faster Time to First Answer Token and 45% increase in output speed when compared with 2.5 Flash.
- Elo score of 1432, 86.9% on GPQA Diamond, and a MMMU Pro score of 76.8% (surpassing larger Gemini models from prior generations like 2.5 Flash).
- Price: $0.25/1M input tokens; $1.50/1M output tokens.
- Currently available in preview via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- The fastest and most cost-efficient Gemini 3 series model.
- 2.5X faster Time to First Answer Token and 45% increase in output speed when compared with 2.5 Flash.
- Elo score of 1432, 86.9% on GPQA Diamond, and a MMMU Pro score of 76.8% (surpassing larger Gemini models from prior generations like 2.5 Flash).
- Price: $0.25/1M input tokens; $1.50/1M output tokens.
- Currently available in preview via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI.
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite: Built for intelligence at scale
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is our fastest and most cost-efficient Gemini 3 series model yet.
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March 4
Android: Expanded billing options, registered app stores, lower fees
- Developers can include their own billing systems alongside Google Play's billing.
- App stores can participate in the optional Registered App Stores program for a more simplified installation flow (rolling out outside of the US first).
- Edit: On Play Store, a warning banner will inform users if the app is draining more battery than expected.
Changes in Google Play Billing
- Google Play in-app payment structure has been splited into billing and service fees.
- Billing rate varies across markets (e.g. EEA, UK, and US will be 5%).
- Service fee for new installs is 20%; participating developers in the Apps Experience Program will get charged 15% for new app installs.
- Recurring subscriptions will have a service fee of 10%.
- The updated fee is scheduled to go effective around the world by September 30, 2027.
More info: Android Developers Blog (2)
#Play #Android @PixelHubUpdates
- Developers can include their own billing systems alongside Google Play's billing.
- App stores can participate in the optional Registered App Stores program for a more simplified installation flow (rolling out outside of the US first).
- Edit: On Play Store, a warning banner will inform users if the app is draining more battery than expected.
Changes in Google Play Billing
- Google Play in-app payment structure has been splited into billing and service fees.
- Billing rate varies across markets (e.g. EEA, UK, and US will be 5%).
- Service fee for new installs is 20%; participating developers in the Apps Experience Program will get charged 15% for new app installs.
- Recurring subscriptions will have a service fee of 10%.
- The updated fee is scheduled to go effective around the world by September 30, 2027.
More info: Android Developers Blog (2)
#Play #Android @PixelHubUpdates
Android Developers Blog
A new era for choice and openness
News and insights on the Android platform, developer tools, and events.
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March 5
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NotebookLM: Cinematic Video Overviews
- Powered by Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Veo 3, this newly announced feature can generate fluid animations and detailed visuals (Video Overview could only generate slideshows).
- Available in English for Google AI Ultra subscribers on web and mobile.
#Apps #NotebookLM @PixelHubUpdates
- Powered by Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Veo 3, this newly announced feature can generate fluid animations and detailed visuals (Video Overview could only generate slideshows).
- Available in English for Google AI Ultra subscribers on web and mobile.
#Apps #NotebookLM @PixelHubUpdates
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March 6
Google Workspace gets major upgrades with Gemini
Drive
- AI Overviews let you know the information right away without needing to open the document
- Ask Gemini is also available if you want to ask complex questions about your files
Docs
- Help me create can generate a draft for you based on the description you provided, capable of synthesising information from Gmail, Drive, Chat, and the web.
- Help me write can assist you on polishing your writings.
- Match writing style makes your tone and voice consistent throughout the document.
- Match doc format automatically align to the style of a reference document.
Sheets
- Gemini lets you edit your spreadsheets just with natural language prompts, eliminating the complex manual editing.
- Fill with Gemini helps with populating tables in an organised way.
Slides
- Create a slide can align with the theme you want and pull context from files, emails, and the web.
- Gemini allows you to make edits easily with just prompts.
- Generate a presentation, as the name implies, will prepare everything for you based on your prompts (coming soon).
Availability
- First available to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in English.
- New features for Drive are currently limited in the U.S.
More info: Google Blog | Google Workspace Blog
#Apps #Workspace #Drive #Docs #Sheets #Slides @PixelHubUpdates
Drive
- AI Overviews let you know the information right away without needing to open the document
- Ask Gemini is also available if you want to ask complex questions about your files
Docs
- Help me create can generate a draft for you based on the description you provided, capable of synthesising information from Gmail, Drive, Chat, and the web.
- Help me write can assist you on polishing your writings.
- Match writing style makes your tone and voice consistent throughout the document.
- Match doc format automatically align to the style of a reference document.
Sheets
- Gemini lets you edit your spreadsheets just with natural language prompts, eliminating the complex manual editing.
- Fill with Gemini helps with populating tables in an organised way.
Slides
- Create a slide can align with the theme you want and pull context from files, emails, and the web.
- Gemini allows you to make edits easily with just prompts.
- Generate a presentation, as the name implies, will prepare everything for you based on your prompts (coming soon).
Availability
- First available to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in English.
- New features for Drive are currently limited in the U.S.
More info: Google Blog | Google Workspace Blog
#Apps #Workspace #Drive #Docs #Sheets #Slides @PixelHubUpdates
Google
New ways to create faster with Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive
These new Gemini features are coming to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive to help you get more done.
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March 11
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Ask Maps: Understand what you can do in different places
- Powered by Gemini, you can now ask questions in a conversational manner with a customised map to visualise the options.
- Any kind of questions from curiosity to planning, this experience can provide directions, ETAs, and insider tips from real people.
- The results are personalised based on places you have searched or saved in Maps to get you the most relevant answer possible.
- First available for Android and iOS in the U.S. and India, with desktop coming soon.
#Apps #Maps @PixelHubUpdates
- Powered by Gemini, you can now ask questions in a conversational manner with a customised map to visualise the options.
- Any kind of questions from curiosity to planning, this experience can provide directions, ETAs, and insider tips from real people.
- The results are personalised based on places you have searched or saved in Maps to get you the most relevant answer possible.
- First available for Android and iOS in the U.S. and India, with desktop coming soon.
#Apps #Maps @PixelHubUpdates
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March 13
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Immersive Navigation: Drive easily and safely on the route
- The biggest update in over a decade for driving experience in Maps.
- A vivid 3D view that reflects the buildings, overpasses, and terrain around you. alongside critical road details when it's helpful.
- More natural voice guidance that prepare you to make your tricky turns and lane changes in advance.
- Get informed about tradeoffs for alternate routes, like a longer trip with less traffic or a faster one with a toll, alongside real-time disruptions.
- Preview the destination you are heading to with Street View imagery, and get extra information on where to park your car.
- Rolling out today in the U.S. with availability expanding over the coming months to eligible iOS and Android devices, CarPlay, Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.
#Apps #Maps @PixelHubUpdates
- The biggest update in over a decade for driving experience in Maps.
- A vivid 3D view that reflects the buildings, overpasses, and terrain around you. alongside critical road details when it's helpful.
- More natural voice guidance that prepare you to make your tricky turns and lane changes in advance.
- Get informed about tradeoffs for alternate routes, like a longer trip with less traffic or a faster one with a toll, alongside real-time disruptions.
- Preview the destination you are heading to with Street View imagery, and get extra information on where to park your car.
- Rolling out today in the U.S. with availability expanding over the coming months to eligible iOS and Android devices, CarPlay, Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.
#Apps #Maps @PixelHubUpdates
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March 13
Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
BREAKING: Google Announced New Rules For Sideloading Apps
1. Enable developer mode
2. Confirm you aren't being coached:
A quick check to make sure that no one is talking you into turning off your security as scammers often pressure victims into disabling protections.
3. Restart your phone & reauthenticate:
This cuts off any remote access or active phone calls a scammer might be using to watch what you’re doing.
4. Come back after the protective waiting period and verify:
There is a one-time, one-day wait & then you can confirm that this is really you who’s making this change with our biometric authentication or device PIN. Scammers rely on manufactured urgency, so this breaks their spell.
5. Install apps:
Once you confirm you understand the risks, you’re all set to install apps from unverified developers, with the option of enabling for 7 days or indefinitely. For safety, you’ll still see a warning that the app is from an unverified developer, but you can just tap “Install Anyway.”
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1. Enable developer mode
2. Confirm you aren't being coached:
A quick check to make sure that no one is talking you into turning off your security as scammers often pressure victims into disabling protections.
3. Restart your phone & reauthenticate:
This cuts off any remote access or active phone calls a scammer might be using to watch what you’re doing.
4. Come back after the protective waiting period and verify:
There is a one-time, one-day wait & then you can confirm that this is really you who’s making this change with our biometric authentication or device PIN. Scammers rely on manufactured urgency, so this breaks their spell.
5. Install apps:
Once you confirm you understand the risks, you’re all set to install apps from unverified developers, with the option of enabling for 7 days or indefinitely. For safety, you’ll still see a warning that the app is from an unverified developer, but you can just tap “Install Anyway.”
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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March 20
Android Canary 2603
- Build ID: ZP11.260220.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: ZP11.260220.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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March 20
Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
More Clarification About The New Rules For Sideloading Apps in Android
1. ADB installs are not affected.
The waiting period does not apply to app installs via ADB.
2. No need to keep Developer Options ON
Once you change your phone's settings to allow apps to be installed from unregistered apps, you can turn OFF developer mode and download / update as normal. You don't have to keep developer options on to use this feature
3. 24hrs wait is a one-time process.
The one-day wait time is to change system settings which you have to do only once. After the settings take effect, you can install apps from anywhere you choose just as today.
Always Remember: Google Is Not Xiaomi!
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1. ADB installs are not affected.
The waiting period does not apply to app installs via ADB.
2. No need to keep Developer Options ON
Once you change your phone's settings to allow apps to be installed from unregistered apps, you can turn OFF developer mode and download / update as normal. You don't have to keep developer options on to use this feature
3. 24hrs wait is a one-time process.
The one-day wait time is to change system settings which you have to do only once. After the settings take effect, you can install apps from anywhere you choose just as today.
Always Remember: Google Is Not Xiaomi!
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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March 20
Android 17 Beta 3
- Build ID: CP21.260306.017
- March 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.02.35
What's New
- Photo Picker Customisation: Photo picker grid view can now be either displayed in 1:1 square or 9:16 portrait.
- RAW14 Image Format: Allow capturing 14-bit per pixel RAW images.
- Camera Device Type APIs: Identify whether a camera is built-in hardware, an external USB webcam, or a virtual camera. phone to tablet) via CompanionDeviceManager.
- System-Provided Location Button: Grant precise location to the app in the current session only, without triggering a dialog.
- Widget Support on External Displays: Improved visual consistency for widgets across different pixel densities.
- Desktop Interactive Picture-in-Picture (iPiP): Apps can request to be moved to a "pinned" windowing layer during desktop mode (default on external displays). These pinned windows remain interactive and always-on-top.
- Hidden Home Screen App Labels: Hide app labels on the home screen.
- Redesigned Screen Recording: A new floating toolbar improves recording controls and capture settings for creators. The UI is automatically excluded from the final video.
- VPN App Exclusion Settings: Users can select specific apps to bypass the VPN tunnel.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP21.260306.017
- March 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.02.35
What's New
- Photo Picker Customisation: Photo picker grid view can now be either displayed in 1:1 square or 9:16 portrait.
- RAW14 Image Format: Allow capturing 14-bit per pixel RAW images.
- Camera Device Type APIs: Identify whether a camera is built-in hardware, an external USB webcam, or a virtual camera. phone to tablet) via CompanionDeviceManager.
- System-Provided Location Button: Grant precise location to the app in the current session only, without triggering a dialog.
- Widget Support on External Displays: Improved visual consistency for widgets across different pixel densities.
- Desktop Interactive Picture-in-Picture (iPiP): Apps can request to be moved to a "pinned" windowing layer during desktop mode (default on external displays). These pinned windows remain interactive and always-on-top.
- Hidden Home Screen App Labels: Hide app labels on the home screen.
- Redesigned Screen Recording: A new floating toolbar improves recording controls and capture settings for creators. The UI is automatically excluded from the final video.
- VPN App Exclusion Settings: Users can select specific apps to bypass the VPN tunnel.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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March 27
Forwarded from Mystic Leaks
What's up! We have some bad
The Pixel 10 devices (excluding the 10a) are getting a bootloader update in one of the future Android releases that increments the anti-rollback version for the bootloader.
This means that, after upgrading, you won't be able to downgrade to a lower version of Android. You might need to sideload a full OTA image again to avoid bricking in certain situations.
By the way, we're working on Pixel 11 leaks and a chemical element (13), stay tuned!
The Pixel 10 devices (excluding the 10a) are getting a bootloader update in one of the future Android releases that increments the anti-rollback version for the bootloader.
This means that, after upgrading, you won't be able to downgrade to a lower version of Android. You might need to sideload a full OTA image again to avoid bricking in certain situations.
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April 1
April 1
April 2026 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: CP1A.260405.005
- Apps: Fix for an issue where the Backup menu was missing from System settings in certain conditions
- Apps [Pixel 6~8 series, Fold, Tablet]: Fix for an issue that causes certain banking and third-party apps to crash in certain conditions
- Display & Graphics: Fix for some games to crash in certain conditions
- User Interface [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for an issue where the quick search bar is sometimes missing from the home screen in certain conditions
- WiFi [Pixel 9 series]: Fix for Quick Share to crash during file transfers in certain conditions
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP1A.260405.005
- Apps: Fix for an issue where the Backup menu was missing from System settings in certain conditions
- Apps [Pixel 6~8 series, Fold, Tablet]: Fix for an issue that causes certain banking and third-party apps to crash in certain conditions
- Display & Graphics: Fix for some games to crash in certain conditions
- User Interface [Pixel 10 series]: Fix for an issue where the quick search bar is sometimes missing from the home screen in certain conditions
- WiFi [Pixel 9 series]: Fix for Quick Share to crash during file transfers in certain conditions
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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April 8
Chrome: Vertical Tabs & Immersive Reading Mode
- Manage multiple tabs with ease with Vertical Tabs, right-click on any Chrome window and select "Show Tabs Vertically" to use the feature.
- Focus more on the content with a new full-page interface in Reading mode, right-click on any page and select “Open in reading mode” to get a cleaner reading experience.
#Apps #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates
- Manage multiple tabs with ease with Vertical Tabs, right-click on any Chrome window and select "Show Tabs Vertically" to use the feature.
- Focus more on the content with a new full-page interface in Reading mode, right-click on any page and select “Open in reading mode” to get a cleaner reading experience.
#Apps #Chrome @PixelHubUpdates
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April 8
Android Canary 2604
- Build ID: ZP11.260320.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: ZP11.260320.007
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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April 15
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Skills for Gemini in Chrome
- Skills let you run similar prompts multiple times easily.
- After saving the prompts you need from your chat history, you can execute it by typing forward slash ( / ) or clicking the plus sign ( + ) button.
- Pre-made skills for common tasks and workflows are also available in
- Rolling out starting today and available on any signed-in Chrome desktop device with the browser language set to English (US).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- Skills let you run similar prompts multiple times easily.
- After saving the prompts you need from your chat history, you can execute it by typing forward slash ( / ) or clicking the plus sign ( + ) button.
- Pre-made skills for common tasks and workflows are also available in
chrome://skills/browse.- Rolling out starting today and available on any signed-in Chrome desktop device with the browser language set to English (US).
More info: Google Blog
#Apps #Chrome #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
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April 15
Gemini for macOS
- Access it anywhere with a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space).
- Share open windows with Gemini to analyse, ask, summarise and more.
- Existing features like Google apps integration, Nano Banana and Veo are also available in the app, with more to come in the future.
- Available on macOS 15 and later versions for everyone.
More info: Google Gemini
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- Access it anywhere with a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space).
- Share open windows with Gemini to analyse, ask, summarise and more.
- Existing features like Google apps integration, Nano Banana and Veo are also available in the app, with more to come in the future.
- Available on macOS 15 and later versions for everyone.
More info: Google Gemini
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
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April 16
Android 17 Beta 4
- Build ID: CP21.260330.008
- April 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.11.36
What's New
- App Memory Limits: Conservative, app memory limits to improve system stability.
- Background audio hardening changes: The audio framework enforces restrictions on background audio interactions including audio playback, audio focus requests, and volume change APIs.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP21.260330.008
- April 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.11.36
What's New
- App Memory Limits: Conservative, app memory limits to improve system stability.
- Background audio hardening changes: The audio framework enforces restrictions on background audio interactions including audio playback, audio focus requests, and volume change APIs.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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April 17
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1
- Build ID: CP31.260403.005.A1
- April 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.11.36
Fixes
- A crash in the Default Print Service occurring during low ink conditions that prevents users from completing print jobs.
- The Terminal app triggers an Application Not Responding (ANR) error that results in the application and device becoming unresponsive.
- Uncontrollable hardware audio processing on the voice communication path caused distortion and phase cancellation in VoIP applications.
- Direct audio output may fail to open on devices using the AIDL audio HAL when playing audio streams longer than five seconds.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260403.005.A1
- April 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.11.36
Fixes
- A crash in the Default Print Service occurring during low ink conditions that prevents users from completing print jobs.
- The Terminal app triggers an Application Not Responding (ANR) error that results in the application and device becoming unresponsive.
- Uncontrollable hardware audio processing on the voice communication path caused distortion and phase cancellation in VoIP applications.
- Direct audio output may fail to open on devices using the AIDL audio HAL when playing audio streams longer than five seconds.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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April 23
New gradient icons for Google products
- At the time of writing, the icons for Google 'G,' Gemini, Home, Photos, and Maps have been updated with the gradient design.
- The same set of icons are also bound to arrive on other products in the near future.
More info: 9To5Google
#Apps #Workspace @PixelHubUpdates
- At the time of writing, the icons for Google 'G,' Gemini, Home, Photos, and Maps have been updated with the gradient design.
- The same set of icons are also bound to arrive on other products in the near future.
More info: 9To5Google
#Apps #Workspace @PixelHubUpdates
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April 27
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Google Expands Digital IDs to more countries
Google is expanding access to digital IDs in Google Wallet in select countries, all built with advanced privacy features like selective disclosure to keep your data secure.
Rolling out now:
🇮🇳 In India, you’ll be able to save Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials directly on your device.
🇸🇬 🇹🇼 🇧🇷 And in Singapore, Taiwan and Brazil you’ll be able to create a secure ID pass based on your passport information. This offers a simple and private way to verify identity or age for in-person and online services that require it, like when needed to sign into your accounts.
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Google is expanding access to digital IDs in Google Wallet in select countries, all built with advanced privacy features like selective disclosure to keep your data secure.
Rolling out now:
🇮🇳 In India, you’ll be able to save Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials directly on your device.
🇸🇬 🇹🇼 🇧🇷 And in Singapore, Taiwan and Brazil you’ll be able to create a secure ID pass based on your passport information. This offers a simple and private way to verify identity or age for in-person and online services that require it, like when needed to sign into your accounts.
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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April 28
Picture-in-picture on YouTube to be available for everyone
- This feature is applicable for long-form videos and non-music content on the Android and iOS apps.
- To use this feature, play any video in the app and exit to keep watching while doing other things, with controls available upon tapping it.
- Rolling out to all users globally in the coming months.
More info: YouTube Community
#Apps #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
- This feature is applicable for long-form videos and non-music content on the Android and iOS apps.
- To use this feature, play any video in the app and exit to keep watching while doing other things, with controls available upon tapping it.
- Rolling out to all users globally in the coming months.
More info: YouTube Community
#Apps #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
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April 30
May 2026 Android 16 Pixel Update
- Build ID: CP1A.260505.005
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro.
- Pixel 10 series (excluding 10a) won't be able to boot older Android 16 builds after updating (Learn more).
Changes
- Battery & Charging: Fix for slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75% and 80% in certain conditions.
- Camera [Pixel 10]: Fix for an issue where the camera app could freeze while recording video and adjusting the zoom level.
- Display [Pixel 10 Pro/XL]: Fix for an issue that caused a persistent flickering white dot or visual noise to appear at the top of the display in certain conditions.
- Display [Pixel 10 series excl. 10a]: Fix for an issue that could intermittently cause the screen to appear fuzzy, frozen, or display noise lines.
- Framework: Fix for an issue where the keyboard or input screen could appear frozen or incorrectly positioned in some apps under certain conditions.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP1A.260505.005
- This update excludes Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro.
- Pixel 10 series (excluding 10a) won't be able to boot older Android 16 builds after updating (Learn more).
Changes
- Battery & Charging: Fix for slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75% and 80% in certain conditions.
- Camera [Pixel 10]: Fix for an issue where the camera app could freeze while recording video and adjusting the zoom level.
- Display [Pixel 10 Pro/XL]: Fix for an issue that caused a persistent flickering white dot or visual noise to appear at the top of the display in certain conditions.
- Display [Pixel 10 series excl. 10a]: Fix for an issue that could intermittently cause the screen to appear fuzzy, frozen, or display noise lines.
- Framework: Fix for an issue where the keyboard or input screen could appear frozen or incorrectly positioned in some apps under certain conditions.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A16 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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May 6
The Android Show | I/O Edition
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- One of the biggest years for Android
- Expected to announce new features in Android 17 and possibly Aluminium OS for desktops
- Sameer Samat (Head of Android) also said Liquid Glass won't be a thing
More info: YouTube
#News #Android @PixelHubUpdates
-
May 12, 2026 | 10 a.m. PT- One of the biggest years for Android
- Expected to announce new features in Android 17 and possibly Aluminium OS for desktops
- Sameer Samat (Head of Android) also said Liquid Glass won't be a thing
More info: YouTube
#News #Android @PixelHubUpdates
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May 6
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2
- Build ID: CP31.260423.012.A1
- April 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32
Fixes
- Terminal app launch issue.
- Date and weather information overlapped the fingerprint sensor area on the lock screen.
- Terminating a third active call from the head unit incorrectly disconnects an existing conference call participant instead of the intended call.
- Mobile signal bars incorrectly display as empty or greyed out despite active connectivity.
- Custom themed app icons incorrectly appear enlarged on the homescreen when returning from an application.
- F2FS file system that could result in data corruption and system instability issue.
- UI issue that caused visual instability or glitches when moving apps in the recent items screen.
- Navigation bar swipe gestures failed to switch between recent apps.
- Bluetooth tethering toggle would reset to off after device restarts or Bluetooth cycles.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260423.012.A1
- April 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32
Fixes
- Terminal app launch issue.
- Date and weather information overlapped the fingerprint sensor area on the lock screen.
- Terminating a third active call from the head unit incorrectly disconnects an existing conference call participant instead of the intended call.
- Mobile signal bars incorrectly display as empty or greyed out despite active connectivity.
- Custom themed app icons incorrectly appear enlarged on the homescreen when returning from an application.
- F2FS file system that could result in data corruption and system instability issue.
- UI issue that caused visual instability or glitches when moving apps in the recent items screen.
- Navigation bar swipe gestures failed to switch between recent apps.
- Bluetooth tethering toggle would reset to off after device restarts or Bluetooth cycles.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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May 7
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Zoom in on YouTube web natively
- Firs introduced on mobile as pinch to zoom, it appears that YouTube has quietly added something similar on the web.
- You can continue to play and pan across the video with magnification of up to 5x.
- Unlike on mobile, this feature can be used in both full screen and non-full screen mode.
- At the time of writing, the web version currently does not support pinch to zoom with a touch screen.
- The feature should be widely available for everyone.
#Apps #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
- Firs introduced on mobile as pinch to zoom, it appears that YouTube has quietly added something similar on the web.
- You can continue to play and pan across the video with magnification of up to 5x.
- Unlike on mobile, this feature can be used in both full screen and non-full screen mode.
- At the time of writing, the web version currently does not support pinch to zoom with a touch screen.
- The feature should be widely available for everyone.
#Apps #YouTube @PixelHubUpdates
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May 8
The Android Show: I/O Edition (Summary)
Gemini Intelligence
- Stay productive on Android with the help of the best AI features.
- Autofill smarter in Chrome, the suggestion strip will be shown with a spark (opt-in required).
- Rambler in Gboard can understand your commands better and make edits in real time via voice input.
- Create your own widgets with features and statistics that you need quick access, also available on Wear OS as Tiles.
- Rolling out to the latest Pixel and Galaxy devices this summer.
Gemini in Chrome
- Deeper integration of Gemini features on webpages while using Chrome.
- Auto browse can handle the tasks for you on the web with just commands (AI Pro and AI Ultra only).
- Rolling out to Android devices with 4GB RAM or more, running Android 12 or higher in the U.S. with language set to English (US).
Googlebook
- A new category of devices built for Gemini Intelligence, partnered with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, coming later this fall.
- Highlighted features include Magic Pointer which let you ask what's on your screen, cast any Android apps from your phone, and easier access to the files on your phone.
- High-end Chromebooks will receive the new experience too.
Android Auto
- New Material 3 Expressive design with support for widgets, alongside the newly announced Immersive Navigation.
- Enjoy better experience while watching videos with full HD at 60fps and spatial sound with Dolby Atmos in select cars, with safety measure that transition to audo-only mode while you are driving.
- Visual navigation redesign coming to YouTube Music, Spotify, and other media apps.
- Phones with Gemini Intelligence can be accessed via Android Auto later this year.
- Cast with Google built-in (Android Automotive) are also picking up all the new features.
#IO #Gemini #Chrome #Android #Googlebook #Auto @PixelHubUpdates
Gemini Intelligence
- Stay productive on Android with the help of the best AI features.
- Autofill smarter in Chrome, the suggestion strip will be shown with a spark (opt-in required).
- Rambler in Gboard can understand your commands better and make edits in real time via voice input.
- Create your own widgets with features and statistics that you need quick access, also available on Wear OS as Tiles.
- Rolling out to the latest Pixel and Galaxy devices this summer.
Gemini in Chrome
- Deeper integration of Gemini features on webpages while using Chrome.
- Auto browse can handle the tasks for you on the web with just commands (AI Pro and AI Ultra only).
- Rolling out to Android devices with 4GB RAM or more, running Android 12 or higher in the U.S. with language set to English (US).
Googlebook
- A new category of devices built for Gemini Intelligence, partnered with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, coming later this fall.
- Highlighted features include Magic Pointer which let you ask what's on your screen, cast any Android apps from your phone, and easier access to the files on your phone.
- High-end Chromebooks will receive the new experience too.
Android Auto
- New Material 3 Expressive design with support for widgets, alongside the newly announced Immersive Navigation.
- Enjoy better experience while watching videos with full HD at 60fps and spatial sound with Dolby Atmos in select cars, with safety measure that transition to audo-only mode while you are driving.
- Visual navigation redesign coming to YouTube Music, Spotify, and other media apps.
- Phones with Gemini Intelligence can be accessed via Android Auto later this year.
- Cast with Google built-in (Android Automotive) are also picking up all the new features.
#IO #Gemini #Chrome #Android #Googlebook #Auto @PixelHubUpdates
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May 13
The Android Show: I/O Edition (Android 17 Summary)
Content creation
- Screen Reactions let you record yourself and your screen at the same time, first rolling out to Pixel devices this summer.
- Instagram for Android now support large-screen devices (tablets) better, and will support Ultra HDR capture and playback, built-in video stabilisation, night sight integrations, and optimisations for capture-to-upload pipeline, ensuring the quality of the content remain sharp.
- Instagram's Edits can upscale your photos and videos with on-device AI, and is also capable of separating audio tracks for wind, noise, and music.
- Adobe Premere will arrive on Android later this summer, with hardware acceleration on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Bridge with iOS
- Quick Share's AirDrop compatibility is coming to more devices from Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi and HONOR this year.
- Generate a QR code and share files across the cloud, full availability by next month for all devices.
- Quick Share will also make its way into some apps, starting from WhatsApp soon.
- Switch from iOS to Android more easily with the improved process, eSIM transfer is also supported.
- End-to-end encryption for RCS messages is enabled with Android on Google Messages and iOS 26.5.
Miscellaneous
- Pause Point gives users a 10-second breather to process whether you really want to proceed to use the distracting app (disabling it requires a phone restart).
- New emoji pack named Noto 3D to arrive on Pixel phones first later this year.
#IO #Android @PixelHubUpdates
Content creation
- Screen Reactions let you record yourself and your screen at the same time, first rolling out to Pixel devices this summer.
- Instagram for Android now support large-screen devices (tablets) better, and will support Ultra HDR capture and playback, built-in video stabilisation, night sight integrations, and optimisations for capture-to-upload pipeline, ensuring the quality of the content remain sharp.
- Instagram's Edits can upscale your photos and videos with on-device AI, and is also capable of separating audio tracks for wind, noise, and music.
- Adobe Premere will arrive on Android later this summer, with hardware acceleration on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Bridge with iOS
- Quick Share's AirDrop compatibility is coming to more devices from Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi and HONOR this year.
- Generate a QR code and share files across the cloud, full availability by next month for all devices.
- Quick Share will also make its way into some apps, starting from WhatsApp soon.
- Switch from iOS to Android more easily with the improved process, eSIM transfer is also supported.
- End-to-end encryption for RCS messages is enabled with Android on Google Messages and iOS 26.5.
Miscellaneous
- Pause Point gives users a 10-second breather to process whether you really want to proceed to use the distracting app (disabling it requires a phone restart).
- New emoji pack named Noto 3D to arrive on Pixel phones first later this year.
#IO #Android @PixelHubUpdates
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May 13
Android Canary 2605
- Build ID: ZP11.260417.009
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: ZP11.260417.009
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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May 15
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3
- Build ID: CP31.260508.005, CP31.260508.005.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32
Fixes
- A recurring system error in ContextHubClientManager that caused excessive logcat noise when attempting to send messages to unregistered clients.
- Clicking on the date on at a glance prompts to open the terminal.
- Wi-Fi unexpectedly disconnects due to erroneous low-quality detection despite strong signal strength.
- Users experienced frequent crackling or distorted audio during media playback from any source.
- UI elements are partially cut off or positioned off-screen when apps are expanded to full-screen mode.
- Home screen widgets would disappear or become unavailable in the widget picker after a device reboot.
- The mobile data icon incorrectly remains active in the Quick Settings panel after Airplane Mode is enabled.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260508.005, CP31.260508.005.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32
Fixes
- A recurring system error in ContextHubClientManager that caused excessive logcat noise when attempting to send messages to unregistered clients.
- Clicking on the date on at a glance prompts to open the terminal.
- Wi-Fi unexpectedly disconnects due to erroneous low-quality detection despite strong signal strength.
- Users experienced frequent crackling or distorted audio during media playback from any source.
- UI elements are partially cut off or positioned off-screen when apps are expanded to full-screen mode.
- Home screen widgets would disappear or become unavailable in the widget picker after a device reboot.
- The mobile data icon incorrectly remains active in the Quick Settings panel after Airplane Mode is enabled.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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May 20
Google I/O 2026 (Gemini Summary)
Neural Expressive
- A new design language with fluid animations, vibrant colors, new typography and haptic feedback.
- Gemini Live is integrated for a seamless experience.
- Responses will show the most prominent information at the top and come with various illustrations.
- Available now on web, Android, and iOS.
Gemini 3.5 Flash
- 4 times faster for output tokens per second than other frontier models.
- Available now in Gemini app, AI Mode in Search, Google Antigravity, Gemini API in Google AI Studio, and Android Studio.
- Gemini 3.5 Pro will launch next month.
Gemini Omni
- Turns imagination into reality with Gemini's reasoning capabilities.
- Accepts image, audio, video, and text input, generate and edit videos with ease.
- Available for Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers.
Gemini Spark
- A 24/7 personal AI agent powered by virtual machines, guiding your digital life.
- Integrated with Workspace products, expansion to other third-party apps via MCP over the summer.
- Rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers next week as beta, and coming to Gemini for macOS soon.
Daily Brief
- A personalised digest of the day.
- Gathers information from Gmail, Calendar and Tasks, listing the things you need to do with suggestions.
- Rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the US.
Limits
- Starting from May 17, Gemini calculates usage limits based on complexity of your prompt, the features you use, and the length of your chat.
- Features such as media generation, Deep Research, extended thinking and Deep Think will require more usage.
Gemini CLI deprecation
- Gemini CLI, Gemini Code Assist IDE extensions, and Gemini Code Assist will no longer serve requests starting June 17, 2026.
- Users can switch to Antigravity CLI if they wish to continue working things out in the terminal environment.
More info: Google Blog | Gemini Apps Help | Google Developers Blog
#IO #Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Neural Expressive
- A new design language with fluid animations, vibrant colors, new typography and haptic feedback.
- Gemini Live is integrated for a seamless experience.
- Responses will show the most prominent information at the top and come with various illustrations.
- Available now on web, Android, and iOS.
Gemini 3.5 Flash
- 4 times faster for output tokens per second than other frontier models.
- Available now in Gemini app, AI Mode in Search, Google Antigravity, Gemini API in Google AI Studio, and Android Studio.
- Gemini 3.5 Pro will launch next month.
Gemini Omni
- Turns imagination into reality with Gemini's reasoning capabilities.
- Accepts image, audio, video, and text input, generate and edit videos with ease.
- Available for Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers.
Gemini Spark
- A 24/7 personal AI agent powered by virtual machines, guiding your digital life.
- Integrated with Workspace products, expansion to other third-party apps via MCP over the summer.
- Rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers next week as beta, and coming to Gemini for macOS soon.
Daily Brief
- A personalised digest of the day.
- Gathers information from Gmail, Calendar and Tasks, listing the things you need to do with suggestions.
- Rolling out to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the US.
Limits
- Starting from May 17, Gemini calculates usage limits based on complexity of your prompt, the features you use, and the length of your chat.
- Features such as media generation, Deep Research, extended thinking and Deep Think will require more usage.
Gemini CLI deprecation
- Gemini CLI, Gemini Code Assist IDE extensions, and Gemini Code Assist will no longer serve requests starting June 17, 2026.
- Users can switch to Antigravity CLI if they wish to continue working things out in the terminal environment.
More info: Google Blog | Gemini Apps Help | Google Developers Blog
#IO #Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
Google
The Gemini app becomes more agentic, delivering proactive, 24/7 help
A look at how the Gemini app is becoming more agentic, delivering proactive, 24/7 help.
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May 20
Google I/O 2026 (Google AI Plan Summary)
Google AI Ultra 5x
- A new $100/month plan for power users.
- 5x higher limit in the Gemini app and Google Antigravity compared with the Pro plan.
- 20TB of cloud storage, YouTube Premium individual plan, and priority access to Google Antigravity.
- 10,000 Google Flow credits every month.
Google AI Ultra 20x
- Previously priced at $250/month, now all the same features can be accessed with just $200/month.
- Project Genie, an experimental research prototype is only available in this plan, with a new capability powered by Street View that allows users to create new worlds anchored in reality.
- 20x higher limit in the Gemini app and Google Antigravity compared with the Pro plan.
- 25,000 Google Flow credits every month.
Google AI Pro
- Newly added: Comes with YouTube Premium Lite (ad-free on non-music videos, background play, and watch offline) at no extra cost in supported countries.
- 1,000 Google Flow credits every month.
More info: Google Blog
#IO #One @PixelHubUpdates
Google AI Ultra 5x
- A new $100/month plan for power users.
- 5x higher limit in the Gemini app and Google Antigravity compared with the Pro plan.
- 20TB of cloud storage, YouTube Premium individual plan, and priority access to Google Antigravity.
- 10,000 Google Flow credits every month.
Google AI Ultra 20x
- Previously priced at $250/month, now all the same features can be accessed with just $200/month.
- Project Genie, an experimental research prototype is only available in this plan, with a new capability powered by Street View that allows users to create new worlds anchored in reality.
- 20x higher limit in the Gemini app and Google Antigravity compared with the Pro plan.
- 25,000 Google Flow credits every month.
Google AI Pro
- Newly added: Comes with YouTube Premium Lite (ad-free on non-music videos, background play, and watch offline) at no extra cost in supported countries.
- 1,000 Google Flow credits every month.
More info: Google Blog
#IO #One @PixelHubUpdates
Google
Everything new in our Google AI subscriptions, fresh from I/O 2026
Introducing a $100 AI Ultra plan — plus, new features and benefits for Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra subscribers.
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May 20
Google I/O 2026 (Summary)
Google Search
- AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash.
- Search agents keep you updated with the information you care the most, operates behind-the-scene for 24/7; first available for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers this summer.
- Build custom experiences with Antigravity with the power of agentic coding; first rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. in the coming months.
Universal Cart
- The all-in-one cart for shopping in Search, Gemini, YouTube, and Gmail.
- When a product is added to the cart, it will find deals, price drops, and notify you of the stock availability.
- It also understands your perks in payment method, loyalty information and merchant offers and can help you to make the best option.
- Rolling out in the U.S. this summer starting with Search and Gemini, followed by YouTube and Gmail.
Google Workspace
- Use your voice to find emails, write documents, and organise thoughts in Gmail, Docs, and Keep respectively; available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and in preview to Workspace business customers this summer.
- AI Pro expands to Google AI Plus and Pro.
- Google Pics let you create and edit images, powered by the Nano Banana model; rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and in preview for Workspace business customers this summer.
Android XR
- Two types of intelligent eyewear will be introduced (audio and display glasses), starting with audio glasses which will launch later this fall.
- Partnered with Samsung and Qualcomm, with externals designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
- Get questions answered or get things done all with your voice.
Android Halo
- Lets you peek into what your agent is working on at any given time.
- Check the agent's process from the top of any screen.
- Available later this year for Gemini Spark and other supported agents.
More info: Google Blog (2, 3)
#IO #Apps #Gemini #Search #Workspace #Android @PixelHubUpdates
Google Search
- AI Mode is now powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash.
- Search agents keep you updated with the information you care the most, operates behind-the-scene for 24/7; first available for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers this summer.
- Build custom experiences with Antigravity with the power of agentic coding; first rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. in the coming months.
Universal Cart
- The all-in-one cart for shopping in Search, Gemini, YouTube, and Gmail.
- When a product is added to the cart, it will find deals, price drops, and notify you of the stock availability.
- It also understands your perks in payment method, loyalty information and merchant offers and can help you to make the best option.
- Rolling out in the U.S. this summer starting with Search and Gemini, followed by YouTube and Gmail.
Google Workspace
- Use your voice to find emails, write documents, and organise thoughts in Gmail, Docs, and Keep respectively; available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and in preview to Workspace business customers this summer.
- AI Pro expands to Google AI Plus and Pro.
- Google Pics let you create and edit images, powered by the Nano Banana model; rolling out to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and in preview for Workspace business customers this summer.
Android XR
- Two types of intelligent eyewear will be introduced (audio and display glasses), starting with audio glasses which will launch later this fall.
- Partnered with Samsung and Qualcomm, with externals designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
- Get questions answered or get things done all with your voice.
Android Halo
- Lets you peek into what your agent is working on at any given time.
- Check the agent's process from the top of any screen.
- Available later this year for Gemini Spark and other supported agents.
More info: Google Blog (2, 3)
#IO #Apps #Gemini #Search #Workspace #Android @PixelHubUpdates
Google
A new era for AI Search
We shared the next step in our journey to bring together the best of a search engine with the best of AI.
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May 20
Wear OS 7
- Wear Widgets will replace full-screen tiles with 2x1 and 2x2 formats which resembles widgets on Android.
- Live Updates will surface real-time, important information from your watch or mobile app.
- AppFunctions API makes integrations with agents and assistants easier.
- Task automation enables users to invoke Gemini from their watch to place an order.
- Wear Workout Tracker provides a rich standardised workout tracking experience, information displayed includes heart rate monitoring, media control, and more.
- Media auto-launch controls allow users to personalise the experience on a per app basis.
- Remote Output Switcher will be integrated into the media controls page which let you switch the audio devices seamlessly.
- Wear OS 7 will arrive later this year, with Canary available for developers starting today.
More info: Android Developers Blog
#WearOS #W7 @PixelHubUpdates
- Wear Widgets will replace full-screen tiles with 2x1 and 2x2 formats which resembles widgets on Android.
- Live Updates will surface real-time, important information from your watch or mobile app.
- AppFunctions API makes integrations with agents and assistants easier.
- Task automation enables users to invoke Gemini from their watch to place an order.
- Wear Workout Tracker provides a rich standardised workout tracking experience, information displayed includes heart rate monitoring, media control, and more.
- Media auto-launch controls allow users to personalise the experience on a per app basis.
- Remote Output Switcher will be integrated into the media controls page which let you switch the audio devices seamlessly.
- Wear OS 7 will arrive later this year, with Canary available for developers starting today.
More info: Android Developers Blog
#WearOS #W7 @PixelHubUpdates
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May 20
Android 17 Beta 4.1
- Build ID: CP21.260330.011, CP21.260330.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.11.36
Fixes
- Status bar incorrectly displayed zero signal bars despite active connectivity.
- UI synchronisation issue where the mobile data Quick Settings icon remained active during Airplane mode.
- External displays go black when selecting high resolutions.
- Bluetooth audio routing issue that caused playback silence after system interruptions like timers.
- Hearing aids automatically forgotten from paired devices after inactivity or charging.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP21.260330.011, CP21.260330.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.11.36
Fixes
- Status bar incorrectly displayed zero signal bars despite active connectivity.
- UI synchronisation issue where the mobile data Quick Settings icon remained active during Airplane mode.
- External displays go black when selecting high resolutions.
- Bluetooth audio routing issue that caused playback silence after system interruptions like timers.
- Hearing aids automatically forgotten from paired devices after inactivity or charging.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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June 2
Android Canary 2606
- Build ID: ZP11.260515.009
- Expanded theming options
- Keyboard Quick Setting Tile
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: ZP11.260515.009
- Expanded theming options
- Keyboard Quick Setting Tile
Download: Android Flash Tool | Pixel Factory Images Tracker
More info: Android Developers
#Updates #A16 #Canary #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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June 4
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4
- Build ID: CP31.260522.006, CP31.260522.006.A1 (Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32
- Note: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to return in the next beta of QPR1.
Fixes
- Mouse pointer becomes invisible on external displays when Work profile or FLAG_SECURE applications are active.
- Settings app crash occurring when launching credential provider settings from a Private Space.
- An issue where screenshot sounds were coupled with the ringer volume, preventing silent captures while maintaining call alerts.
- Video recording at 5x zoom would exhibit frame jumps and jitter during panning.
- Back Tap gestures failed to trigger on the interactive lock screen.
- A graphics driver regression that caused severe 3D performance drops in OpenGL ES applications on newer hardware.
- A regression where Wireless ADB and local network-dependent apps failed to connect.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260522.006, CP31.260522.006.A1 (Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- May 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.15.32
- Note: Pixel 6 and 6 Pro to return in the next beta of QPR1.
Fixes
- Mouse pointer becomes invisible on external displays when Work profile or FLAG_SECURE applications are active.
- Settings app crash occurring when launching credential provider settings from a Private Space.
- An issue where screenshot sounds were coupled with the ringer volume, preventing silent captures while maintaining call alerts.
- Video recording at 5x zoom would exhibit frame jumps and jitter during panning.
- Back Tap gestures failed to trigger on the interactive lock screen.
- A graphics driver regression that caused severe 3D performance drops in OpenGL ES applications on newer hardware.
- A regression where Wireless ADB and local network-dependent apps failed to connect.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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June 11
June 2026 Android 17 Pixel Update
- Build ID: CP2A.260605.012
Notable fixes (for all devices)
- System instability and performance delays when using Bluetooth audio devices
- Slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75% and 80%
- Camera service crash
- Face unlock device hang
- System memory leaks and performance issues
- Keyboard area unresponsive and display incorrectly after unlocking
- System applications crash during boot process
- Mobile networks connectivity or unexpected service interruptions
- Status bar and quick settings disappear or inaccessible
- Media controls become invisible on the lock screen when multiple media apps were active
- Notification footer become stuck over the notification shade or appear cut off on the lock screen
- Screen freezes and prevents users from returning to the home screen or switching apps
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A17 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP2A.260605.012
Notable fixes (for all devices)
- System instability and performance delays when using Bluetooth audio devices
- Slow wireless charging speeds when the battery level is between 75% and 80%
- Camera service crash
- Face unlock device hang
- System memory leaks and performance issues
- Keyboard area unresponsive and display incorrectly after unlocking
- System applications crash during boot process
- Mobile networks connectivity or unexpected service interruptions
- Status bar and quick settings disappear or inaccessible
- Media controls become invisible on the lock screen when multiple media apps were active
- Notification footer become stuck over the notification shade or appear cut off on the lock screen
- Screen freezes and prevents users from returning to the home screen or switching apps
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A17 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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June 17
June 2026 WearOS 7 Pixel Watch Update
- Build ID: CP2A.260603.001 (LTE), CP2A.260603.001.S1 (BTWifi)
- Improvements to Raise to Talk with Gemini
- Remote Media Routing: Manage audio and video output devices easily
- Three-button layout in Messages which include keyboard and voice search methods on the contact list screen
- Brand new layout with Material 3 elements includes the addition of quick action buttons and a larger contact photo within the contact card, and a brand new layout for favorite contacts on the contact list
- Loss of Pulse, Car Crash, and Fall Detection in Emergency Sharing
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Watch Community | Wear OS Security Bulletin | Pixel Watch Security Bulletin
#Updates #W7 #Watch @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP2A.260603.001 (LTE), CP2A.260603.001.S1 (BTWifi)
- Improvements to Raise to Talk with Gemini
- Remote Media Routing: Manage audio and video output devices easily
- Three-button layout in Messages which include keyboard and voice search methods on the contact list screen
- Brand new layout with Material 3 elements includes the addition of quick action buttons and a larger contact photo within the contact card, and a brand new layout for favorite contacts on the contact list
- Loss of Pulse, Car Crash, and Fall Detection in Emergency Sharing
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Watch Community | Wear OS Security Bulletin | Pixel Watch Security Bulletin
#Updates #W7 #Watch @PixelHubUpdates
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June 17
June 2026 Pixel Drop
- Screen reactions [Phone + Fold]: Available with Android 17.
- Gemini Omni: Create and edit videos with just conversations.
- Music generation with Gemini
-- Bubbles: Use any apps as floating bubbles, multitask with ease with up to 5 bubbles at a time.
- Edit with Ask Photos: Now available in Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Italy.
- Voice Translate expansion [10a]: Now also available for Pixel 10a.
- Take a Message expansion and custom greetings [Phone + Fold]: A feature to help you handle missed or declined calls, coming to more countries, with ability to record custom greetings.
- Emergency Sharing integration [Phone + Fold]: Loss of Pulse, Car Crash, and Fall Detection can now be found in Emergency Sharing.
- Quick Share support for AirDrop expansion [8a+]: Now available for Pixel 9a and Pixel 8a.
- Call Screen expansion [10+]: Now available in India with Pixel 10 or newer devices.
More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
#Updates #A17 #Pixel #Drop @PixelHubUpdates
- Screen reactions [Phone + Fold]: Available with Android 17.
- Gemini Omni: Create and edit videos with just conversations.
- Music generation with Gemini
-- Bubbles: Use any apps as floating bubbles, multitask with ease with up to 5 bubbles at a time.
- Edit with Ask Photos: Now available in Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Italy.
- Voice Translate expansion [10a]: Now also available for Pixel 10a.
- Take a Message expansion and custom greetings [Phone + Fold]: A feature to help you handle missed or declined calls, coming to more countries, with ability to record custom greetings.
- Emergency Sharing integration [Phone + Fold]: Loss of Pulse, Car Crash, and Fall Detection can now be found in Emergency Sharing.
- Quick Share support for AirDrop expansion [8a+]: Now available for Pixel 9a and Pixel 8a.
- Call Screen expansion [10+]: Now available in India with Pixel 10 or newer devices.
More info: Pixel Community | Google Blog
#Updates #A17 #Pixel #Drop @PixelHubUpdates
Google
June Pixel Drop: New features for creators, Gemini upgrades and more
Get new screen recording feature, text-to-video tools with Gemini Omni, and better multitasking on your Pixel devices.
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June 17
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 5
- Build ID: CP31.260608.007
- June 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.18.35
Fixes
- Unable to stop screen recordings or save video files with Game Dashboard.
- Camera app temporarily freezes or stutters shortly after being opened from an idle state.
- Screen freeze with a pixelated bottom bar when waking the device from Always-On Display.
- A timeout issue where the Download Manager failed to complete downloads when excluded from an active VPN connection.
- Inconsistent charging completion time estimates to display on the lock screen versus the charging screensaver.
- Private Space UI crash and locked private apps improperly appear in launcher search results.
- A system crash and device hang that occurred when downloading games.
- Non-functional bubble option incorrectly appeared in the context menu of archived apps.
- A system-level WebView rendering regression that caused Monopoly Go to freeze and crash when attempting to open mini-games.
- Home screen widgets would disappear or become unavailable in the widget picker after a device reboot.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260608.007
- June 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.18.35
Fixes
- Unable to stop screen recordings or save video files with Game Dashboard.
- Camera app temporarily freezes or stutters shortly after being opened from an idle state.
- Screen freeze with a pixelated bottom bar when waking the device from Always-On Display.
- A timeout issue where the Download Manager failed to complete downloads when excluded from an active VPN connection.
- Inconsistent charging completion time estimates to display on the lock screen versus the charging screensaver.
- Private Space UI crash and locked private apps improperly appear in launcher search results.
- A system crash and device hang that occurred when downloading games.
- Non-functional bubble option incorrectly appeared in the context menu of archived apps.
- A system-level WebView rendering regression that caused Monopoly Go to freeze and crash when attempting to open mini-games.
- Home screen widgets would disappear or become unavailable in the widget picker after a device reboot.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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June 24
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 6
- Build ID: CP31.260618.005
- June 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.20.31
Fixes
- Users were unable to select multiple spell checker languages.
- Pressing the device volume buttons within the Clock app failed to trigger the expected user interface actions.
- Rapidly swiping through the media carousel caused visual glitches in the Quick Settings layout and settings icon by improving animation and layout state handling during rapid transitions.
- An issue in WindowManagerGlobal that resulted in app crashes.
- Enabling the Wi-Fi hotspot displayed a generic default SSID instead of the user's saved custom name.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260618.005
- June 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.20.31
Fixes
- Users were unable to select multiple spell checker languages.
- Pressing the device volume buttons within the Clock app failed to trigger the expected user interface actions.
- Rapidly swiping through the media carousel caused visual glitches in the Quick Settings layout and settings icon by improving animation and layout state handling during rapid transitions.
- An issue in WindowManagerGlobal that resulted in app crashes.
- Enabling the Wi-Fi hotspot displayed a generic default SSID instead of the user's saved custom name.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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July 2
Forwarded from Mystic Leaks
Hey.. no, the leaker still hasn't been fired yet!
It looks like Google's preparing a massive kernel upgrade for almost every Tensor-powered Pixel device, once again!
Let's get straight to the details:
Pixel 7 / 8 / 9 series:
6.1-android14 -> 6.12-android16
Pixel 10 series:
6.6-android15 -> 6.12-android16
Yes, as you probably noticed, the Pixel 6 isn't on the list and very likely won't get the upgrade due to its EOL this October 🥀.
Google did a similar thing in 2024, upgrading the kernel across Tensor-powered Pixels with Android 15 QPR2.
Do you think it's worth the effort? Or should Google have given the Pixel 6 one last upgrade?
Let us know down below! 👇
It looks like Google's preparing a massive kernel upgrade for almost every Tensor-powered Pixel device, once again!
Let's get straight to the details:
Pixel 7 / 8 / 9 series:
6.1-android14 -> 6.12-android16
Pixel 10 series:
6.6-android15 -> 6.12-android16
Yes, as you probably noticed, the Pixel 6 isn't on the list and very likely won't get the upgrade due to its EOL this October 🥀.
Google did a similar thing in 2024, upgrading the kernel across Tensor-powered Pixels with Android 15 QPR2.
Do you think it's worth the effort? Or should Google have given the Pixel 6 one last upgrade?
Let us know down below! 👇
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July 2
July 2026 Android 17 Pixel Update
- Build ID: CP2A.260705.006
- Additional news: Made by Google 2026 event will be held on
Changes
- Apps: Fix for an issue where certain applications would unexpectedly close or fail to launch
- Framework: Fix for an issue where various system widgets were displayed with incorrect colors or contrast settings
- System: Fix for an issue where some devices would fail to load the Android system or become stuck in a boot loop under certain conditions
- User Interface [Pixel 10 Pro Fold]: Fix for an issue on foldable devices where the navigation buttons would unexpectedly change alignment after folding and unfolding the device
- User Interface: Fix for an issue where the wallpaper shape effect would incorrectly cover the subject instead of appearing in the background
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A17 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP2A.260705.006
- Additional news: Made by Google 2026 event will be held on
August 12, 2026, 18:00 P.T.Changes
- Apps: Fix for an issue where certain applications would unexpectedly close or fail to launch
- Framework: Fix for an issue where various system widgets were displayed with incorrect colors or contrast settings
- System: Fix for an issue where some devices would fail to load the Android system or become stuck in a boot loop under certain conditions
- User Interface [Pixel 10 Pro Fold]: Fix for an issue on foldable devices where the navigation buttons would unexpectedly change alignment after folding and unfolding the device
- User Interface: Fix for an issue where the wallpaper shape effect would incorrectly cover the subject instead of appearing in the background
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images
Changes: Pixel Community | Android Security Bulletin | Pixel Security Bulletin
#Updates #A17 #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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July 8
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7
- Build ID: CP31.260623.005
- July 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.20.31
Fixes
- Battery Share from Quick Settings failed to start charging or repeatedly displayed the charging animation.
- Turning off Wi-Fi created an empty gap between the battery and mobile data icons in the Quick Settings status bar.
- A crash in the Quick Settings font size controller that prevented users from adjusting their text size from the quick access panel.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260623.005
- July 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.20.31
Fixes
- Battery Share from Quick Settings failed to start charging or repeatedly displayed the charging animation.
- Turning off Wi-Fi created an empty gap between the battery and mobile data icons in the Quick Settings status bar.
- A crash in the Quick Settings font size controller that prevented users from adjusting their text size from the quick access panel.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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July 16
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1
- Build ID: CP41.260701.005
- July 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.23.34
- Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will not receive this update as it will reach End of Life this October.
- To leave beta and receive the public stable release of Android 17 QPR1, you can do so without wiping your device by opting out and not installing today’s QPR2 Beta 1 update, and wait for the Android 17 public release instead.
Fixes
- Bluetooth re-pairing fails silently following a remote bond loss.
- Media player controls briefly flashed on the lock screen upon waking the device despite the app's notifications being disabled.
- A system crash causing Pixel devices to unexpectedly reboot when invoking Gemini.
- Initiating a drag-and-drop gesture with multiple fingers caused the source application to stop receiving subsequent touch events.
- Notifications randomly became invisible in the notification shade until a system restart.
- ML-DSA key generation fails with an exception when using the "NONE" string digest instead of the class constant.
- An issue in AccessibilityNodeInfo.toString() where window bounds were incorrectly logged using screen bounds, which caused misleading accessibility debugging data.
- Window-level UI blur effects failed to render and the "Allow window-level blurs" developer toggle reset after rebooting.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP41.260701.005
- July 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.23.34
- Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will not receive this update as it will reach End of Life this October.
- To leave beta and receive the public stable release of Android 17 QPR1, you can do so without wiping your device by opting out and not installing today’s QPR2 Beta 1 update, and wait for the Android 17 public release instead.
Fixes
- Bluetooth re-pairing fails silently following a remote bond loss.
- Media player controls briefly flashed on the lock screen upon waking the device despite the app's notifications being disabled.
- A system crash causing Pixel devices to unexpectedly reboot when invoking Gemini.
- Initiating a drag-and-drop gesture with multiple fingers caused the source application to stop receiving subsequent touch events.
- Notifications randomly became invisible in the notification shade until a system restart.
- ML-DSA key generation fails with an exception when using the "NONE" string digest instead of the class constant.
- An issue in AccessibilityNodeInfo.toString() where window bounds were incorrectly logged using screen bounds, which caused misleading accessibility debugging data.
- Window-level UI blur effects failed to render and the "Allow window-level blurs" developer toggle reset after rebooting.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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July 21
Gemini 3.6 Flash & Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
- Knowledge cut off for both models are on March 2026.
- [3.6 Flash] Price: $1.50/1M input tokens; $7.50/1M output tokens.
- [3.5 Flash Lite] Price: $0.30/1M input tokens; $2.50/1M output tokens.
- Now available in Gemini app, Google Antigravity, AI Studio, and Android Studio.
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
- Knowledge cut off for both models are on March 2026.
- [3.6 Flash] Price: $1.50/1M input tokens; $7.50/1M output tokens.
- [3.5 Flash Lite] Price: $0.30/1M input tokens; $2.50/1M output tokens.
- Now available in Gemini app, Google Antigravity, AI Studio, and Android Studio.
#Apps #Gemini @PixelHubUpdates
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July 22
Forwarded from Tech & Leaks Zone
Your first look at the Google Pixel Tag
Looks wise, the “Pixel Tag” has an oblong shape similar to the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. Google’s tracker also seems to lack any sort of built-in mounting mechanism, likely relying on cases similar to Apple’s tracker.
Follow @TechLeaksZone
Looks wise, the “Pixel Tag” has an oblong shape similar to the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag. Google’s tracker also seems to lack any sort of built-in mounting mechanism, likely relying on cases similar to Apple’s tracker.
The Google Pixel Tag smart tracker helps you quickly and reliably locate your lost items using the secure “Find My Device” network.
Never waste time searching for your keys, wallet or luggage again. The Google Pixel Tag is a compact, lightweight and durable smart tracker that attaches discreetly to your most important items. Using Google’s extensive and secure “Find My Device” network, you can always check the exact location of your belongings via your smartphone. The tracker is equipped with a loud speaker for easy nearby search and is designed with your privacy and personal data in mind.
Follow @TechLeaksZone
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August 1
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8
- Build ID: CP31.260623.010
- July 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.22.36
Fixes
- An audio framework buffer management issue that caused unexpected, loud audio corruption and static during media playback and notification interactions.
- An issue where the Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock would frequently go offline or fail to connect when attached.
- An NFC service regression that causes affected NFC tags to fail to read data or open URLs.
- An issue where fingerprint authentication is not triggered when attempting to unlock the device.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
- Build ID: CP31.260623.010
- July 2026 Security Patch
- Play Services: 26.22.36
Fixes
- An audio framework buffer management issue that caused unexpected, loud audio corruption and static during media playback and notification interactions.
- An issue where the Pixel Tablet Speaker Dock would frequently go offline or fail to connect when attached.
- An NFC service regression that causes affected NFC tags to fail to read data or open URLs.
- An issue where fingerprint authentication is not triggered when attempting to unlock the device.
Download: Factory Images | OTA Images | GSI
Changes: Android Developers
#Updates #A17 #Beta #Pixel @PixelHubUpdates
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August 1
Forwarded from Tentacles Channel
Pixel eSIM eUICC Fix Guide
> ⚠️ Warning: This process requires root access. Your eID may be regenerated, which can affect existing eSIM profiles. Back up anything important and be prepared to download or reactivate your eSIM afterward.
Requirements
• Rooted Pixel device
• USB debugging enabled
• A computer with ADB configured
Step 1 — Open an ADB shell
Connect the phone to your computer, then run:
Step 2 — Obtain root access
Inside the ADB shell, run:
Grant the root request on the phone if prompted.
Step 3 — Set temporary system properties
Run the following commands one at a time in the same root shell:
Step 4 — Restart framework
Run:
The phone will reboot. Do not close the ADB shell. Once Android has fully booted, unlock the phone and continue using the same shell session.
Step 5 — Open the firmware updater app
Run:
NFC/eSE/eSIM firmware updater application should now open on the phone.
Step 6 — Select the firmware
1. Open the Upgrade Firmware drop-down menu.
2. Select:
3. Tap SE FIRMWARE UPGRADE.
4. Tap CONTINUE to confirm.
Step 7 — Wait for completion
Wait until the process finishes. Do not reboot the phone, disconnect anything, or close the upgrade application while the firmware update is in progress.
Step 8 — Reboot the phone
After the firmware upgrade has completed successfully, reboot the phone normally.
You can restart it from the power menu or run:
Once the phone has booted and eSIM/eUICC functionality is working, the device is fixed and ready for normal use. You can now clean-flash the device or relock the bootloader if needed.
Done.
> ⚠️ Your eID may be regenerated after the update. If your existing eSIM profile no longer works, contact your carrier or use its app/website to issue and install a new eSIM profile.
XDA Thread
Full guide and discussion:
XDA: Pixel eSIM / eUICC Fix Guide
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> ⚠️ Warning: This process requires root access. Your eID may be regenerated, which can affect existing eSIM profiles. Back up anything important and be prepared to download or reactivate your eSIM afterward.
Requirements
• Rooted Pixel device
• USB debugging enabled
• A computer with ADB configured
Step 1 — Open an ADB shell
Connect the phone to your computer, then run:
adb shell
Step 2 — Obtain root access
Inside the ADB shell, run:
su
Grant the root request on the phone if prompted.
Step 3 — Set temporary system properties
Run the following commands one at a time in the same root shell:
resetprop ro.build.type eng
resetprop ro.build.tags eng
resetprop ro.debuggable 1
setenforce 0
Step 4 — Restart framework
Run:
stop && sleep 2 && start
The phone will reboot. Do not close the ADB shell. Once Android has fully booted, unlock the phone and continue using the same shell session.
Step 5 — Open the firmware updater app
Run:
am start -n com.google.euiccpixel/com.google.euiccpixel.ui.OtaUpdateMenu
NFC/eSE/eSIM firmware updater application should now open on the phone.
Step 6 — Select the firmware
1. Open the Upgrade Firmware drop-down menu.
2. Select:
GGL_P24_ST54L_GSMALIVE_534-1.1_DVT_CC9_v2
3. Tap SE FIRMWARE UPGRADE.
4. Tap CONTINUE to confirm.
Step 7 — Wait for completion
Wait until the process finishes. Do not reboot the phone, disconnect anything, or close the upgrade application while the firmware update is in progress.
Step 8 — Reboot the phone
After the firmware upgrade has completed successfully, reboot the phone normally.
You can restart it from the power menu or run:
reboot
Once the phone has booted and eSIM/eUICC functionality is working, the device is fixed and ready for normal use. You can now clean-flash the device or relock the bootloader if needed.
Done.
> ⚠️ Your eID may be regenerated after the update. If your existing eSIM profile no longer works, contact your carrier or use its app/website to issue and install a new eSIM profile.
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